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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.08, 1,321.65 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.08, 1,321.65 and 231.80 is: 347.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.08 : 1,321.65 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.08/1,321.65 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.08x = 1,321.65 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.08x = 306,358.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,358.47/881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.71

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