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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.12, 1,080.28 and 233.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.12, 1,080.28 and 233.12 is: 349.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.12 : 1,080.28 = 233.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.12/1,080.28 = 233.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.12x = 1,080.28 × 233.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.12x = 251,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,834.87/720.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.71

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