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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.19, 1,035.44 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.19, 1,035.44 and 227.96 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.19 : 1,035.44 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.19/1,035.44 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.19x = 1,035.44 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.19x = 236,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,037.76/690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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