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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.45, 1,043.34 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.45, 1,043.34 and 233.28 is: 349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.45 : 1,043.34 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.45/1,043.34 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.45x = 1,043.34 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.45x = 243,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,390.36/695.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.98

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