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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.70, 1,036.26 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.70, 1,036.26 and 222.24 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.70 : 1,036.26 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.70/1,036.26 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.70x = 1,036.26 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.70x = 230,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,298.42/690.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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