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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.32, 1,045.80 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.32, 1,045.80 and 235.12 is: 352.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.32 : 1,045.80 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.32/1,045.80 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.32x = 1,045.80 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.32x = 245,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,888.50/697.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.62

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