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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.30, 1,053.35 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.30, 1,053.35 and 240.10 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.30 : 1,053.35 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.30/1,053.35 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.30x = 1,053.35 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.30x = 252,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,904.07/702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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