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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.14, 1,053.36 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.14, 1,053.36 and 239.92 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.14 : 1,053.36 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.14/1,053.36 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.14x = 1,053.36 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.14x = 252,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,719.50/702.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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