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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.94, 1,321.43 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.94, 1,321.43 and 231.68 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.94 : 1,321.43 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.94/1,321.43 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.94x = 1,321.43 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.94x = 306,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,151.05/880.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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