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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.82, 1,321.14 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.82, 1,321.14 and 231.55 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.82 : 1,321.14 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.82/1,321.14 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.82x = 1,321.14 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.82x = 305,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,909.97/880.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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