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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720.38, 1,080.46 and 233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720.38, 1,080.46 and 233.36 is: 350.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720.38 : 1,080.46 = 233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720.38/1,080.46 = 233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720.38x = 1,080.46 × 233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720.38x = 252,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,136.15/720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.00

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