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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.49, 1,041.89 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.49, 1,041.89 and 232.29 is: 348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.49 : 1,041.89 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.49/1,041.89 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.49x = 1,041.89 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.49x = 242,019.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,019.47/694.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.49

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