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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.22, 1,051.91 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.22, 1,051.91 and 232.52 is: 348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.22 : 1,051.91 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.22/1,051.91 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.22x = 1,051.91 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.22x = 244,590.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,590.48/701.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.81

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