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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.13, 1,039.58 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.13, 1,039.58 and 230.82 is: 346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.13 : 1,039.58 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.13/1,039.58 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.13x = 1,039.58 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.13x = 239,958.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,958.45/693.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.20

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