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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.13, 1,320.24 and 230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.13, 1,320.24 and 230.87 is: 346.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.13 : 1,320.24 = 230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.13/1,320.24 = 230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.13x = 1,320.24 × 230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.13x = 304,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,803.81/880.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.32

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