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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.20, 1,320.21 and 230.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.20, 1,320.21 and 230.94 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.20 : 1,320.21 = 230.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.20/1,320.21 = 230.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.20x = 1,320.21 × 230.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.20x = 304,889.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,889.30/880.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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