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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.20, 1,080.44 and 233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.20, 1,080.44 and 233.25 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.20 : 1,080.44 = 233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.20/1,080.44 = 233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.20x = 1,080.44 × 233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.20x = 252,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,011.46/720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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