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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880.24, 1,320.44 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880.24, 1,320.44 and 230.98 is: 346.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880.24 : 1,320.44 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880.24/1,320.44 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880.24x = 1,320.44 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880.24x = 304,995.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,995.23/880.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.49

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