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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.01, 1,080.17 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.01, 1,080.17 and 226.41 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.01 : 1,080.17 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.01/1,080.17 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.01x = 1,080.17 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.01x = 244,561.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,561.29/720.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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