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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.19, 1,080.26 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.19, 1,080.26 and 233.27 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.19 : 1,080.26 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.19/1,080.26 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.19x = 1,080.26 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.19x = 251,992.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,992.25/720.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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