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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.89, 1,046.10 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.89, 1,046.10 and 235.23 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.89 : 1,046.10 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.89/1,046.10 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.89x = 1,046.10 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.89x = 246,077.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,077.60/697.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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