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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.21, 1,035.51 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.21, 1,035.51 and 228.03 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.21 : 1,035.51 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.21/1,035.51 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.21x = 1,035.51 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.21x = 236,127.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,127.35/690.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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