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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 692.72, 1,038.69 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 692.72, 1,038.69 and 230.25 is: 345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    692.72 : 1,038.69 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    692.72/1,038.69 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    692.72x = 1,038.69 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    692.72x = 239,153.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,153.61/692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.24

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