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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.23, 1,320.24 and 222.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.23, 1,320.24 and 222.10 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.23 : 1,320.24 = 222.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.23/1,320.24 = 222.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.23x = 1,320.24 × 222.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.23x = 293,225.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,225.30/880.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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