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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.15, 1,034.87 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.15, 1,034.87 and 227.88 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.15 : 1,034.87 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.15/1,034.87 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.15x = 1,034.87 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.15x = 235,825.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,825.04/690.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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