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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 693.34, 1,040.02 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 693.34, 1,040.02 and 231.15 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    693.34 : 1,040.02 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    693.34/1,040.02 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    693.34x = 1,040.02 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    693.34x = 240,400.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,400.62/693.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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