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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.45, 1,035.69 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.45, 1,035.69 and 228.27 is: 342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.45 : 1,035.69 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.45/1,035.69 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.45x = 1,035.69 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.45x = 236,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,416.96/690.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.41

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