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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.02, 1,045.49 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.02, 1,045.49 and 234.80 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.02 : 1,045.49 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.02/1,045.49 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.02x = 1,045.49 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.02x = 245,481.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,481.05/697.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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