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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.22, 1,319.86 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.22, 1,319.86 and 295 is: 442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.22 : 1,319.86 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.22/1,319.86 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.22x = 1,319.86 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.22x = 389,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,358.70/880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.34

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