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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.72, 1,037.66 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.72, 1,037.66 and 229.48 is: 344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.72 : 1,037.66 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.72/1,037.66 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.72x = 1,037.66 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.72x = 238,122.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,122.22/691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.25

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