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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.29, 1,053.17 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.29, 1,053.17 and 233.66 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.29 : 1,053.17 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.29/1,053.17 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.29x = 1,053.17 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.29x = 246,083.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,083.70/702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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