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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.30, 1,321.85 and 232.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.30, 1,321.85 and 232.09 is: 348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.30 : 1,321.85 = 232.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.30/1,321.85 = 232.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.30x = 1,321.85 × 232.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.30x = 306,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,784.57/881.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.10

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