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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.05, 1,036.58 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.05, 1,036.58 and 228.90 is: 343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.05 : 1,036.58 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.05/1,036.58 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.05x = 1,036.58 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.05x = 237,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,272.02/691.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.35

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