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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.23, 1,035.26 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.23, 1,035.26 and 228.31 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.23 : 1,035.26 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.23/1,035.26 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.23x = 1,035.26 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.23x = 236,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,353.89/690.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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