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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.90, 1,090.30 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.90, 1,090.30 and 233.30 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.90 : 1,090.30 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.90/1,090.30 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.90x = 1,090.30 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.90x = 254,366.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,366.99/726.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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