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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.39, 1,035.74 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.39, 1,035.74 and 228.22 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.39 : 1,035.74 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.39/1,035.74 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.39x = 1,035.74 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.39x = 236,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,375.86/690.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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