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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.40, 1,037.27 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.40, 1,037.27 and 229.16 is: 343.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.40 : 1,037.27 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.40/1,037.27 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.40x = 1,037.27 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.40x = 237,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,703.96/691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.80

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