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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.98, 1,321.36 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.98, 1,321.36 and 231.77 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.98 : 1,321.36 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.98/1,321.36 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.98x = 1,321.36 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.98x = 306,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,244.42/880.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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