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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.83, 1,042.21 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.83, 1,042.21 and 232.66 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.83 : 1,042.21 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.83/1,042.21 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.83x = 1,042.21 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.83x = 242,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,480.58/694.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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