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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.95, 1,046.19 and 235.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.95, 1,046.19 and 235.57 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.95 : 1,046.19 = 235.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.95/1,046.19 = 235.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.95x = 1,046.19 × 235.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.95x = 246,447.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,447.50/697.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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