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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.34, 1,044.47 and 234.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.34, 1,044.47 and 234.16 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.34 : 1,044.47 = 234.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.34/1,044.47 = 234.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.34x = 1,044.47 × 234.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.34x = 244,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,571.92/696.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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