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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.16, 1,050.25 and 237.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.16, 1,050.25 and 237.99 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.16 : 1,050.25 = 237.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.16/1,050.25 = 237.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.16x = 1,050.25 × 237.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.16x = 249,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,948.40/700.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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