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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.15, 1,056.11 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.15, 1,056.11 and 235.57 is: 353.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.15 : 1,056.11 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.15/1,056.11 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.15x = 1,056.11 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.15x = 248,786.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,786.65/704.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.31

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