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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.14, 1,039.41 and 230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.14, 1,039.41 and 230.80 is: 346.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.14 : 1,039.41 = 230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.14/1,039.41 = 230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.14x = 1,039.41 × 230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.14x = 239,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,895.83/693.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.10

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