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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.08, 1,320.12 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.08, 1,320.12 and 230.82 is: 346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.08 : 1,320.12 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.08/1,320.12 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.08x = 1,320.12 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.08x = 304,710.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,710.10/880.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.23

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