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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.92, 1,045.16 and 234.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.92, 1,045.16 and 234.58 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.92 : 1,045.16 = 234.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.92/1,045.16 = 234.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.92x = 1,045.16 × 234.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.92x = 245,173.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,173.63/696.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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