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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.65, 1,041.44 and 232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.65, 1,041.44 and 232.14 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.65 : 1,041.44 = 232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.65/1,041.44 = 232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.65x = 1,041.44 × 232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.65x = 241,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,758.72/694.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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