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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.14, 1,080.28 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.14, 1,080.28 and 233.24 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.14 : 1,080.28 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.14/1,080.28 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.14x = 1,080.28 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.14x = 251,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,964.51/720.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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