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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.35, 1,080.33 and 200.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.35, 1,080.33 and 200.22 is: 300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.35 : 1,080.33 = 200.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.35/1,080.33 = 200.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.35x = 1,080.33 × 200.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.35x = 216,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,298.27/720.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.27

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