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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.24, 1,321.84 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.24, 1,321.84 and 231.97 is: 347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.24 : 1,321.84 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.24/1,321.84 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.24x = 1,321.84 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.24x = 306,625.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,625.38/881.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.95

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