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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.23, 1,041.34 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.23, 1,041.34 and 231.92 is: 347.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.23 : 1,041.34 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.23/1,041.34 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.23x = 1,041.34 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.23x = 241,507.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,507.57/694.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.88

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