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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.55, 1,038.77 and 230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.55, 1,038.77 and 230.18 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.55 : 1,038.77 = 230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.55/1,038.77 = 230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.55x = 1,038.77 × 230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.55x = 239,102.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,102.93/692.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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