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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.54, 1,035.08 and 228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.54, 1,035.08 and 228.20 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.54 : 1,035.08 = 228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.54/1,035.08 = 228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.54x = 1,035.08 × 228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.54x = 236,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,205.26/690.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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