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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.84, 1,046.36 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.84, 1,046.36 and 235.36 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.84 : 1,046.36 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.84/1,046.36 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.84x = 1,046.36 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.84x = 246,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,271.29/697.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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