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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.67, 1,048.14 and 230.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.67, 1,048.14 and 230.17 is: 345.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.67 : 1,048.14 = 230.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.67/1,048.14 = 230.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.67x = 1,048.14 × 230.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.67x = 241,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,249.23/698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.30

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