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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.12, 1,044.22 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.12, 1,044.22 and 233.90 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.12 : 1,044.22 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.12/1,044.22 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.12x = 1,044.22 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.12x = 244,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,243.06/696.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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