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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.38, 1,042.96 and 233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.38, 1,042.96 and 233.08 is: 349.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.38 : 1,042.96 = 233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.38/1,042.96 = 233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.38x = 1,042.96 × 233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.38x = 243,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,093.12/695.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.58

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