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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.04, 1,036.64 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.04, 1,036.64 and 228.68 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.04 : 1,036.64 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.04/1,036.64 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.04x = 1,036.64 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.04x = 237,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,058.84/691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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