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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.02, 1,321.52 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.02, 1,321.52 and 231.73 is: 347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.02 : 1,321.52 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.02/1,321.52 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.02x = 1,321.52 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.02x = 306,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,235.83/881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.59

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