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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.22, 1,044.36 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.22, 1,044.36 and 233.98 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.22 : 1,044.36 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.22/1,044.36 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.22x = 1,044.36 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.22x = 244,356.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,356.74/696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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