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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,035.84 and 228.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,035.84 and 228.39 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,035.84 = 228.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,035.84 = 228.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,035.84 × 228.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 236,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,575.50/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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