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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.58, 1,046.48 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.58, 1,046.48 and 235.22 is: 352.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.58 : 1,046.48 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.58/1,046.48 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.58x = 1,046.48 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.58x = 246,153.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,153.03/697.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.87

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