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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.54, 1,052.33 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.54, 1,052.33 and 239.30 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.54 : 1,052.33 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.54/1,052.33 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.54x = 1,052.33 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.54x = 251,816.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,816.11/701.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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