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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.05, 1,080.06 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.05, 1,080.06 and 233.45 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.05 : 1,080.06 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.05/1,080.06 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.05x = 1,080.06 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.05x = 252,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,140.01/720.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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