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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.98, 1,044.05 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.98, 1,044.05 and 233.80 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.98 : 1,044.05 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.98/1,044.05 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.98x = 1,044.05 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.98x = 244,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,102.30/695.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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