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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.02, 1,035.06 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.02, 1,035.06 and 227.84 is: 341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.02 : 1,035.06 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.02/1,035.06 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.02x = 1,035.06 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.02x = 235,828.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,828.07/690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.77

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