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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.39, 1,052.22 and 239.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.39, 1,052.22 and 239.05 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.39 : 1,052.22 = 239.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.39/1,052.22 = 239.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.39x = 1,052.22 × 239.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.39x = 251,527.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,527.93/701.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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