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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.24, 1,033.92 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.24, 1,033.92 and 226.92 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.24 : 1,033.92 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.24/1,033.92 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.24x = 1,033.92 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.24x = 234,617.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,617.13/689.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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