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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.26, 1,038.41 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.26, 1,038.41 and 230.24 is: 345.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.26 : 1,038.41 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.26/1,038.41 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.26x = 1,038.41 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.26x = 239,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,083.52/692.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.37

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