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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.10, 1,035.36 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.10, 1,035.36 and 227.86 is: 341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.10 : 1,035.36 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.10/1,035.36 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.10x = 1,035.36 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.10x = 235,917.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,917.13/690.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.86

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