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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.03, 1,036.50 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.03, 1,036.50 and 228.76 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.03 : 1,036.50 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.03/1,036.50 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.03x = 1,036.50 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.03x = 237,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,109.74/691.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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