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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.54, 1,042.96 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.54, 1,042.96 and 233.16 is: 349.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.54 : 1,042.96 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.54/1,042.96 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.54x = 1,042.96 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.54x = 243,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,176.55/695.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.62

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