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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.36, 1,044.59 and 234.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.36, 1,044.59 and 234.14 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.36 : 1,044.59 = 234.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.36/1,044.59 = 234.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.36x = 1,044.59 × 234.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.36x = 244,573.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,573.91/696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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