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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.09, 1,080.18 and 233.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.09, 1,080.18 and 233.19 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.09 : 1,080.18 = 233.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.09/1,080.18 = 233.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.09x = 1,080.18 × 233.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.09x = 251,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,887.17/720.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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