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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.34, 1,053.22 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.34, 1,053.22 and 240.02 is: 359.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.34 : 1,053.22 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.34/1,053.22 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.34x = 1,053.22 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.34x = 252,793.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,793.86/702.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.93

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