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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.34, 1,042.62 and 232.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.34, 1,042.62 and 232.88 is: 349.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.34 : 1,042.62 = 232.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.34/1,042.62 = 232.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.34x = 1,042.62 × 232.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.34x = 242,805.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,805.35/695.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.19

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