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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.68, 1,035.89 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.68, 1,035.89 and 228.46 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.68 : 1,035.89 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.68/1,035.89 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.68x = 1,035.89 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.68x = 236,659.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,659.43/690.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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