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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.79, 1,046.42 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.79, 1,046.42 and 229.16 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.79 : 1,046.42 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.79/1,046.42 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.79x = 1,046.42 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.79x = 239,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,792.95/697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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