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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.08, 1,045.50 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.08, 1,045.50 and 234.81 is: 352.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.08 : 1,045.50 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.08/1,045.50 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.08x = 1,045.50 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.08x = 245,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,493.86/697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.17

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