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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.08, 1,042.50 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.08, 1,042.50 and 232.81 is: 349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.08 : 1,042.50 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.08/1,042.50 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.08x = 1,042.50 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.08x = 242,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,704.43/695.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.17

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