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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.01, 1,033.68 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.01, 1,033.68 and 226.80 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.01 : 1,033.68 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.01/1,033.68 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.01x = 1,033.68 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.01x = 234,438.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,438.62/689.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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