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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.00, 1,036.35 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.00, 1,036.35 and 228.67 is: 342.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.00 : 1,036.35 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.00/1,036.35 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.00x = 1,036.35 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.00x = 236,979.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,979.56/691.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.95

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