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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.93, 1,046.17 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.93, 1,046.17 and 235.55 is: 353.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.93 : 1,046.17 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.93/1,046.17 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.93x = 1,046.17 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.93x = 246,425.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,425.63/697.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.08

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