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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.19, 1,035.22 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.19, 1,035.22 and 227.97 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.19 : 1,035.22 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.19/1,035.22 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.19x = 1,035.22 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.19x = 235,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,999.10/690.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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