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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.06, 1,034.96 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.06, 1,034.96 and 227.76 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.06 : 1,034.96 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.06/1,034.96 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.06x = 1,034.96 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.06x = 235,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,722.49/690.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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