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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.31, 1,041.66 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.31, 1,041.66 and 232.20 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.31 : 1,041.66 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.31/1,041.66 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.31x = 1,041.66 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.31x = 241,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,873.45/694.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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