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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.06, 1,080.08 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.06, 1,080.08 and 233.14 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.06 : 1,080.08 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.06/1,080.08 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.06x = 1,080.08 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.06x = 251,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,809.85/720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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