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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.28, 1,042.70 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.28, 1,042.70 and 233 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.28 : 1,042.70 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.28/1,042.70 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.28x = 1,042.70 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.28x = 242,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,949.10/695.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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