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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.66, 1,038.88 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.66, 1,038.88 and 230.76 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.66 : 1,038.88 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.66/1,038.88 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.66x = 1,038.88 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.66x = 239,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,731.95/692.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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