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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.64, 1,038.67 and 230.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.64, 1,038.67 and 230.30 is: 345.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.64 : 1,038.67 = 230.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.64/1,038.67 = 230.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.64x = 1,038.67 × 230.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.64x = 239,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,199.36/692.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.34

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