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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.43, 1,035.54 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.43, 1,035.54 and 228.23 is: 342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.43 : 1,035.54 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.43/1,035.54 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.43x = 1,035.54 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.43x = 236,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,335.26/690.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.30

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