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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.33, 1,035.27 and 228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.33, 1,035.27 and 228.09 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.33 : 1,035.27 = 228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.33/1,035.27 = 228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.33x = 1,035.27 × 228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.33x = 236,134.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,134.73/690.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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