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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.43, 1,036.83 and 222.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.43, 1,036.83 and 222.79 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.43 : 1,036.83 = 222.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.43/1,036.83 = 222.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.43x = 1,036.83 × 222.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.43x = 230,995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,995.36/691.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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