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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.37, 1,321.92 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.37, 1,321.92 and 232.07 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.37 : 1,321.92 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.37/1,321.92 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.37x = 1,321.92 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.37x = 306,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,771.36/881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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