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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.02, 1,036.65 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.02, 1,036.65 and 228.75 is: 343.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.02 : 1,036.65 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.02/1,036.65 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.02x = 1,036.65 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.02x = 237,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,133.69/691.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.16

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