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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.38, 1,035.06 and 227.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.38, 1,035.06 and 227.89 is: 341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.38 : 1,035.06 = 227.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.38/1,035.06 = 227.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.38x = 1,035.06 × 227.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.38x = 235,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,879.82/690.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.67

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