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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.95, 1,053.96 and 234.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.95, 1,053.96 and 234.36 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.95 : 1,053.96 = 234.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.95/1,053.96 = 234.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.95x = 1,053.96 × 234.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.95x = 247,006.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,006.51/702.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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