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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.28, 1,041.44 and 225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.28, 1,041.44 and 225.83 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.28 : 1,041.44 = 225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.28/1,041.44 = 225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.28x = 1,041.44 × 225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.28x = 235,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,182.06/694.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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