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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.22, 1,050.10 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.22, 1,050.10 and 237.88 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.22 : 1,050.10 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.22/1,050.10 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.22x = 1,050.10 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.22x = 249,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,797.79/700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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