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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.42, 1,046.15 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.42, 1,046.15 and 235.20 is: 352.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.42 : 1,046.15 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.42/1,046.15 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.42x = 1,046.15 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.42x = 246,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,054.48/697.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.81

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