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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.23, 1,038.50 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.23, 1,038.50 and 205.32 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.23 : 1,038.50 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.23/1,038.50 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.23x = 1,038.50 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.23x = 213,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,224.82/692.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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