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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.08, 1,044.14 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.08, 1,044.14 and 233.85 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.08 : 1,044.14 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.08/1,044.14 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.08x = 1,044.14 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.08x = 244,170.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,170.97/696.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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