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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.78, 1,321.26 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.78, 1,321.26 and 231.52 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.78 : 1,321.26 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.78/1,321.26 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.78x = 1,321.26 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.78x = 305,898.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,898.12/880.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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