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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.25, 1,321.88 and 231.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.25, 1,321.88 and 231.98 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.25 : 1,321.88 = 231.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.25/1,321.88 = 231.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.25x = 1,321.88 × 231.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.25x = 306,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,650.04/881.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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