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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.36, 1,041.59 and 232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.36, 1,041.59 and 232.12 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.36 : 1,041.59 = 232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.36/1,041.59 = 232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.36x = 1,041.59 × 232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.36x = 241,773.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,773.87/694.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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