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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.70, 1,053.81 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.70, 1,053.81 and 234.07 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.70 : 1,053.81 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.70/1,053.81 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.70x = 1,053.81 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.70x = 246,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,665.31/702.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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