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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.08, 1,041.28 and 231.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.08, 1,041.28 and 231.86 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.08 : 1,041.28 = 231.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.08/1,041.28 = 231.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.08x = 1,041.28 × 231.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.08x = 241,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,433.20/694.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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