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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.71, 1,054.08 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.71, 1,054.08 and 234.19 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.71 : 1,054.08 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.71/1,054.08 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.71x = 1,054.08 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.71x = 246,856.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,856.31/702.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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