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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.22, 1,038.27 and 230.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.22, 1,038.27 and 230.31 is: 345.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.22 : 1,038.27 = 230.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.22/1,038.27 = 230.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.22x = 1,038.27 × 230.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.22x = 239,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,123.96/692.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.45

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