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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.03, 1,320.06 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.03, 1,320.06 and 230.78 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.03 : 1,320.06 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.03/1,320.06 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.03x = 1,320.06 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.03x = 304,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,647.61/880.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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