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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.14, 1,035.30 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.14, 1,035.30 and 227.80 is: 341.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.14 : 1,035.30 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.14/1,035.30 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.14x = 1,035.30 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.14x = 235,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,841.34/690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.73

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