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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.35, 1,042.28 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.35, 1,042.28 and 232.70 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.35 : 1,042.28 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.35/1,042.28 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.35x = 1,042.28 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.35x = 242,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,537.39/695.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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