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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.16, 1,080.21 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.16, 1,080.21 and 226.56 is: 339.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.16 : 1,080.21 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.16/1,080.21 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.16x = 1,080.21 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.16x = 244,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,731.20/720.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.83

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