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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.70, 1,049.59 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.70, 1,049.59 and 231.20 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.70 : 1,049.59 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.70/1,049.59 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.70x = 1,049.59 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.70x = 242,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,666.49/699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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