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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.82, 1,052.36 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.82, 1,052.36 and 233.09 is: 349.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.82 : 1,052.36 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.82/1,052.36 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.82x = 1,052.36 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.82x = 245,288.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,288.17/701.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.50

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