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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.68, 1,043.17 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.68, 1,043.17 and 233.30 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.68 : 1,043.17 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.68/1,043.17 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.68x = 1,043.17 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.68x = 243,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,371.56/695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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