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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.17, 1,035.14 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.17, 1,035.14 and 227.96 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.17 : 1,035.14 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.17/1,035.14 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.17x = 1,035.14 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.17x = 235,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,970.51/690.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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