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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.42, 1,043.15 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.42, 1,043.15 and 233.20 is: 349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.42 : 1,043.15 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.42/1,043.15 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.42x = 1,043.15 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.42x = 243,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,262.58/695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.81

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