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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.70, 1,321.13 and 231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.70, 1,321.13 and 231.43 is: 347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.70 : 1,321.13 = 231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.70/1,321.13 = 231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.70x = 1,321.13 × 231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.70x = 305,747.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,747.96/880.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.17

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