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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.34, 1,045.49 and 234.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.34, 1,045.49 and 234.84 is: 352.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.34 : 1,045.49 = 234.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.34/1,045.49 = 234.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.34x = 1,045.49 × 234.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.34x = 245,522.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,522.87/697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.08

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