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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.81, 1,035.93 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.81, 1,035.93 and 228.50 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.81 : 1,035.93 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.81/1,035.93 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.81x = 1,035.93 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.81x = 236,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,710.01/690.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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