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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.91, 1,042.16 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.91, 1,042.16 and 232.58 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.91 : 1,042.16 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.91/1,042.16 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.91x = 1,042.16 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.91x = 242,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,387.02/694.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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