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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.30, 1,045.23 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.30, 1,045.23 and 234.92 is: 352.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.30 : 1,045.23 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.30/1,045.23 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.30x = 1,045.23 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.30x = 245,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,548.65/697.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.14

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