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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.08, 1,039.33 and 230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.08, 1,039.33 and 230.77 is: 346.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.08 : 1,039.33 = 230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.08/1,039.33 = 230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.08x = 1,039.33 × 230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.08x = 239,846.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,846.18/693.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.06

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