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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.88, 1,042.30 and 232.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.88, 1,042.30 and 232.69 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.88 : 1,042.30 = 232.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.88/1,042.30 = 232.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.88x = 1,042.30 × 232.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.88x = 242,527.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,527.58/694.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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