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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.87, 1,321.37 and 231.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.87, 1,321.37 and 231.59 is: 347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.87 : 1,321.37 = 231.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.87/1,321.37 = 231.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.87x = 1,321.37 × 231.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.87x = 306,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,016.08/880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.40

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