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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.22, 1,053.30 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.22, 1,053.30 and 208.61 is: 312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.22 : 1,053.30 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.22/1,053.30 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.22x = 1,053.30 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.22x = 219,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,723.65/702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.90

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