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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.24, 1,041.19 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.24, 1,041.19 and 231.90 is: 347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.24 : 1,041.19 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.24/1,041.19 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.24x = 1,041.19 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.24x = 241,447.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,447.48/694.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.79

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