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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.21, 1,044.56 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.21, 1,044.56 and 234.04 is: 351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.21 : 1,044.56 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.21/1,044.56 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.21x = 1,044.56 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.21x = 244,467.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,467.65/696.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.14

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