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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.22, 1,033.97 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.22, 1,033.97 and 226.98 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.22 : 1,033.97 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.22/1,033.97 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.22x = 1,033.97 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.22x = 234,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,689.38/689.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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