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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.40, 1,043.18 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.40, 1,043.18 and 233.16 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.40 : 1,043.18 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.40/1,043.18 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.40x = 1,043.18 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.40x = 243,226.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,226.68/695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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