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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.56, 1,037.40 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.56, 1,037.40 and 229.20 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.56 : 1,037.40 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.56/1,037.40 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.56x = 1,037.40 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.56x = 237,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,772.08/691.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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