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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.17, 1,033.64 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.17, 1,033.64 and 226.96 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.17 : 1,033.64 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.17/1,033.64 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.17x = 1,033.64 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.17x = 234,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,594.93/689.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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