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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.83, 1,046.90 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.83, 1,046.90 and 235.57 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.83 : 1,046.90 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.83/1,046.90 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.83x = 1,046.90 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.83x = 246,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,618.23/697.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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