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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692, 1,037.94 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692, 1,037.94 and 229.76 is: 344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692 : 1,037.94 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692/1,037.94 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692x = 1,037.94 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692x = 238,477.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,477.09/692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.62

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