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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.22, 1,045.78 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.22, 1,045.78 and 235.30 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.22 : 1,045.78 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.22/1,045.78 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.22x = 1,045.78 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.22x = 246,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,072.03/697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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