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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.28, 1,080.24 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.28, 1,080.24 and 233.32 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.28 : 1,080.24 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.28/1,080.24 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.28x = 1,080.24 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.28x = 252,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,041.60/720.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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