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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.51, 1,035.93 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.51, 1,035.93 and 228.30 is: 342.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.51 : 1,035.93 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.51/1,035.93 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.51x = 1,035.93 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.51x = 236,502.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,502.82/690.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.50

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