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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.22, 1,035.47 and 227.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.22, 1,035.47 and 227.86 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.22 : 1,035.47 = 227.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.22/1,035.47 = 227.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.22x = 1,035.47 × 227.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.22x = 235,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,942.19/690.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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