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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.05, 1,049.80 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.05, 1,049.80 and 231.50 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.05 : 1,049.80 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.05/1,049.80 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.05x = 1,049.80 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.05x = 243,027.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,027.54/700.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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