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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 1,042.48 and 232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 1,042.48 and 232.80 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 1,042.48 = 232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/1,042.48 = 232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 1,042.48 × 232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 242,689.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,689.34/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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