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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,032.06 and 232.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,032.06 and 232.04 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,032.06 = 232.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,032.06 = 232.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,032.06 × 232.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 239,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,479.20/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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