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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.06, 1,039.67 and 230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.06, 1,039.67 and 230.98 is: 346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.06 : 1,039.67 = 230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.06/1,039.67 = 230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.06x = 1,039.67 × 230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.06x = 240,142.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,142.98/693.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.50

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