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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694.74, 1,042.18 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694.74, 1,042.18 and 226.28 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694.74 : 1,042.18 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694.74/1,042.18 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694.74x = 1,042.18 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694.74x = 235,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,824.49/694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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