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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.23, 1,039.84 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.23, 1,039.84 and 230.92 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.23 : 1,039.84 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.23/1,039.84 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.23x = 1,039.84 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.23x = 240,116.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,116.68/693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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