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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.07, 1,320.01 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.07, 1,320.01 and 230.80 is: 346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.07 : 1,320.01 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.07/1,320.01 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.07x = 1,320.01 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.07x = 304,661.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,661.61/880.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.18

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