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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.32, 1,044.52 and 234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.32, 1,044.52 and 234.12 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.32 : 1,044.52 = 234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.32/1,044.52 = 234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.32x = 1,044.52 × 234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.32x = 244,538.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,538.20/696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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