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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.83, 1,321.32 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.83, 1,321.32 and 231.57 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.83 : 1,321.32 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.83/1,321.32 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.83x = 1,321.32 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.83x = 305,978.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,978.07/880.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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