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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.39, 1,044.65 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.39, 1,044.65 and 227.88 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.39 : 1,044.65 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.39/1,044.65 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.39x = 1,044.65 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.39x = 238,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,055.41/696.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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