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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.07, 1,044.08 and 234.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.07, 1,044.08 and 234.08 is: 351.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.07 : 1,044.08 = 234.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.07/1,044.08 = 234.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.07x = 1,044.08 × 234.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.07x = 244,398.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,398.25/696.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.11

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