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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.37, 1,321.92 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.37, 1,321.92 and 232.16 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.37 : 1,321.92 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.37/1,321.92 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.37x = 1,321.92 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.37x = 306,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,890.34/881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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