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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 698.94, 1,048.52 and 230.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 698.94, 1,048.52 and 230.27 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    698.94 : 1,048.52 = 230.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    698.94/1,048.52 = 230.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    698.94x = 1,048.52 × 230.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    698.94x = 241,436.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,436.31/698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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