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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.67, 1,036.14 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.67, 1,036.14 and 228.52 is: 342.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.67 : 1,036.14 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.67/1,036.14 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.67x = 1,036.14 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.67x = 236,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,778.71/690.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.82

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