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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.24, 1,080.23 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.24, 1,080.23 and 233.34 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.24 : 1,080.23 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.24/1,080.23 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.24x = 1,080.23 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.24x = 252,060.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,060.87/720.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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