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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.26, 1,035.44 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.26, 1,035.44 and 227.92 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.26 : 1,035.44 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.26/1,035.44 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.26x = 1,035.44 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.26x = 235,997.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,997.48/690.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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