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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.35, 1,045.27 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.35, 1,045.27 and 234.70 is: 351.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.35 : 1,045.27 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.35/1,045.27 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.35x = 1,045.27 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.35x = 245,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,324.87/697.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.80

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