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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.44, 1,035.80 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.44, 1,035.80 and 228.24 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.44 : 1,035.80 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.44/1,035.80 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.44x = 1,035.80 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.44x = 236,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,410.99/690.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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