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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.19, 1,035.43 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.19, 1,035.43 and 227.95 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.19 : 1,035.43 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.19/1,035.43 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.19x = 1,035.43 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.19x = 236,025.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,025.13/690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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