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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691.76, 1,037.39 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691.76, 1,037.39 and 229.46 is: 344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691.76 : 1,037.39 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691.76/1,037.39 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691.76x = 1,037.39 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691.76x = 238,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,033.18/691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.10

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