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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.22, 1,043.94 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.22, 1,043.94 and 233.76 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.22 : 1,043.94 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.22/1,043.94 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.22x = 1,043.94 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.22x = 244,031.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,031.41/696.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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