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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.43, 1,045.76 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.43, 1,045.76 and 234.96 is: 352.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.43 : 1,045.76 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.43/1,045.76 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.43x = 1,045.76 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.43x = 245,710.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,710.59/697.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.31

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