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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.23, 1,053.09 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.23, 1,053.09 and 233.62 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.23 : 1,053.09 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.23/1,053.09 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.23x = 1,053.09 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.23x = 246,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,020.25/702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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