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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.31, 1,056.59 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.31, 1,056.59 and 242.14 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.31 : 1,056.59 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.31/1,056.59 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.31x = 1,056.59 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.31x = 255,843.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,843.31/704.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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