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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.12, 1,320.22 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.12, 1,320.22 and 295.16 is: 442.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.12 : 1,320.22 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.12/1,320.22 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.12x = 1,320.22 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.12x = 389,676.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,676.14/880.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.75

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