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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 690.93, 1,036.09 and 222.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 690.93, 1,036.09 and 222.29 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    690.93 : 1,036.09 = 222.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    690.93/1,036.09 = 222.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    690.93x = 1,036.09 × 222.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    690.93x = 230,306.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,306.15/690.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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