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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.07, 1,036.74 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.07, 1,036.74 and 228.86 is: 343.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.07 : 1,036.74 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.07/1,036.74 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.07x = 1,036.74 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.07x = 237,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,263.13/691.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.33

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