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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.25, 1,043 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.25, 1,043 and 233.08 is: 349.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.25 : 1,043 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.25/1,043 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.25x = 1,043 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.25x = 243,097.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,097.23/695.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.66

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