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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.75, 1,321.17 and 231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.75, 1,321.17 and 231.49 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.75 : 1,321.17 = 231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.75/1,321.17 = 231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.75x = 1,321.17 × 231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.75x = 305,837.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,837.64/880.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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