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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 1,038.72 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 1,038.72 and 230.25 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 1,038.72 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/1,038.72 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 1,038.72 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 239,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,165.28/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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