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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.68, 1,045.10 and 234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.68, 1,045.10 and 234.44 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.68 : 1,045.10 = 234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.68/1,045.10 = 234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.68x = 1,045.10 × 234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.68x = 245,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,013.24/696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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