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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.59, 1,043.48 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.59, 1,043.48 and 233.21 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.59 : 1,043.48 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.59/1,043.48 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.59x = 1,043.48 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.59x = 243,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,353.16/695.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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