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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.86, 1,042.19 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.86, 1,042.19 and 232.66 is: 348.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.86 : 1,042.19 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.86/1,042.19 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.86x = 1,042.19 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.86x = 242,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,475.93/694.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.96

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