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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.70, 1,044.66 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.70, 1,044.66 and 234.30 is: 351.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.70 : 1,044.66 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.70/1,044.66 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.70x = 1,044.66 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.70x = 244,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,763.84/696.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.32

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