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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.93, 1,321.28 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.93, 1,321.28 and 231.71 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.93 : 1,321.28 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.93/1,321.28 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.93x = 1,321.28 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.93x = 306,155.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,155.41/880.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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