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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.45, 1,035.28 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.45, 1,035.28 and 228.10 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.45 : 1,035.28 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.45/1,035.28 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.45x = 1,035.28 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.45x = 236,147.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,147.01/690.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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