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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.40, 1,046.23 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.40, 1,046.23 and 235.15 is: 352.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.40 : 1,046.23 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.40/1,046.23 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.40x = 1,046.23 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.40x = 246,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,017.78/697.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.76

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