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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.29, 1,035.21 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.29, 1,035.21 and 227.98 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.29 : 1,035.21 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.29/1,035.21 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.29x = 1,035.21 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.29x = 236,009.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,009.32/690.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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