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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.88, 1,321.39 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.88, 1,321.39 and 231.61 is: 347.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.88 : 1,321.39 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.88/1,321.39 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.88x = 1,321.39 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.88x = 306,045.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,045.95/880.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.43

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