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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.46, 1,042.94 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.46, 1,042.94 and 233.13 is: 349.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.46 : 1,042.94 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.46/1,042.94 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.46x = 1,042.94 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.46x = 243,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,140.60/695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.61

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