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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.89, 1,042.33 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.89, 1,042.33 and 232.56 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.89 : 1,042.33 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.89/1,042.33 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.89x = 1,042.33 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.89x = 242,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,403.68/694.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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