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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.14, 1,050.23 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.14, 1,050.23 and 237.94 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.14 : 1,050.23 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.14/1,050.23 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.14x = 1,050.23 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.14x = 249,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,889.70/700.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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