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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.29, 1,035.32 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.29, 1,035.32 and 228.05 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.29 : 1,035.32 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.29/1,035.32 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.29x = 1,035.32 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.29x = 236,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,098.41/690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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