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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.39, 1,038.35 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.39, 1,038.35 and 230.09 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.39 : 1,038.35 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.39/1,038.35 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.39x = 1,038.35 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.39x = 238,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,908.76/692.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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