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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.15, 1,321.73 and 231.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.15, 1,321.73 and 231.88 is: 347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.15 : 1,321.73 = 231.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.15/1,321.73 = 231.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.15x = 1,321.73 × 231.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.15x = 306,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,474.98/881.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.81

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