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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 1,053.20 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 1,053.20 and 208.56 is: 312.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 1,053.20 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/1,053.20 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 1,053.20 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 219,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,655.39/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.77

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