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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.26, 1,041.48 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.26, 1,041.48 and 232.02 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.26 : 1,041.48 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.26/1,041.48 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.26x = 1,041.48 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.26x = 241,644.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,644.19/694.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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