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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.11, 1,036.83 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.11, 1,036.83 and 228.90 is: 343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.11 : 1,036.83 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.11/1,036.83 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.11x = 1,036.83 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.11x = 237,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,330.39/691.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.40

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