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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.66, 1,036.04 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.66, 1,036.04 and 228.42 is: 342.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.66 : 1,036.04 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.66/1,036.04 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.66x = 1,036.04 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.66x = 236,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,651.11/690.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.64

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