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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.22, 1,044.18 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.22, 1,044.18 and 209.32 is: 313.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.22 : 1,044.18 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.22/1,044.18 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.22x = 1,044.18 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.22x = 218,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,565.15/696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.93

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