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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 1,036.56 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 1,036.56 and 228.84 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 1,036.56 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/1,036.56 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 1,036.56 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 237,206.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,206.39/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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