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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.30, 1,042.82 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.30, 1,042.82 and 208.23 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.30 : 1,042.82 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.30/1,042.82 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.30x = 1,042.82 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.30x = 217,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,145.37/695.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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