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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.84, 1,044.52 and 234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.84, 1,044.52 and 234.20 is: 351.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.84 : 1,044.52 = 234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.84/1,044.52 = 234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.84x = 1,044.52 × 234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.84x = 244,626.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,626.58/696.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.05

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