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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.10, 1,044.90 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.10, 1,044.90 and 234.45 is: 351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.10 : 1,044.90 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.10/1,044.90 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.10x = 1,044.90 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.10x = 244,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,976.81/697.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.43

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