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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.18, 1,044.34 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.18, 1,044.34 and 233.99 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.18 : 1,044.34 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.18/1,044.34 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.18x = 1,044.34 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.18x = 244,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,359.89/696.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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