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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.34, 1,033.76 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.34, 1,033.76 and 226.99 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.34 : 1,033.76 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.34/1,033.76 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.34x = 1,033.76 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.34x = 234,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,649.23/689.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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