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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.12, 1,320.10 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.12, 1,320.10 and 230.92 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.12 : 1,320.10 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.12/1,320.10 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.12x = 1,320.10 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.12x = 304,837.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,837.49/880.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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