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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.42, 1,035.79 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.42, 1,035.79 and 228.23 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.42 : 1,035.79 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.42/1,035.79 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.42x = 1,035.79 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.42x = 236,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,398.35/690.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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