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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.33, 1,319.07 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.33, 1,319.07 and 230.06 is: 345.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.33 : 1,319.07 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.33/1,319.07 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.33x = 1,319.07 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.33x = 303,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,468.11/879.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.11

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