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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688, 1,032.32 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688, 1,032.32 and 232.32 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688 : 1,032.32 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688/1,032.32 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688x = 1,032.32 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688x = 239,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,828.58/688
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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