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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.42, 1,044.34 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.42, 1,044.34 and 227.78 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.42 : 1,044.34 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.42/1,044.34 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.42x = 1,044.34 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.42x = 237,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,879.77/696.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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