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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.65, 1,035.63 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.65, 1,035.63 and 228.38 is: 342.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.65 : 1,035.63 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.65/1,035.63 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.65x = 1,035.63 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.65x = 236,517.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,517.18/690.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.46

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