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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.19, 1,320.31 and 230.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.19, 1,320.31 and 230.93 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.19 : 1,320.31 = 230.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.19/1,320.31 = 230.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.19x = 1,320.31 × 230.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.19x = 304,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,899.19/880.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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