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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.96, 1,321.43 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.96, 1,321.43 and 231.69 is: 347.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.96 : 1,321.43 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.96/1,321.43 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.96x = 1,321.43 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.96x = 306,162.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,162.12/880.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.53

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