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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695.74, 1,043.68 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695.74, 1,043.68 and 227.28 is: 340.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695.74 : 1,043.68 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695.74/1,043.68 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695.74x = 1,043.68 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695.74x = 237,207.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,207.59/695.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.94

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