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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.46, 1,033.94 and 227.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.46, 1,033.94 and 227.12 is: 340.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.46 : 1,033.94 = 227.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.46/1,033.94 = 227.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.46x = 1,033.94 × 227.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.46x = 234,828.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,828.45/689.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.60

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