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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.98, 1,045.46 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.98, 1,045.46 and 234.66 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.98 : 1,045.46 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.98/1,045.46 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.98x = 1,045.46 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.98x = 245,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,327.64/696.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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