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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.34, 1,034.11 and 226.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.34, 1,034.11 and 226.97 is: 340.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.34 : 1,034.11 = 226.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.34/1,034.11 = 226.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.34x = 1,034.11 × 226.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.34x = 234,706.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,706.78/689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.48

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