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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.98, 1,320.04 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.98, 1,320.04 and 230.71 is: 346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.98 : 1,320.04 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.98/1,320.04 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.98x = 1,320.04 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.98x = 304,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,546.43/879.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.08

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