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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 696.69, 1,044.72 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 696.69, 1,044.72 and 228.02 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    696.69 : 1,044.72 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    696.69/1,044.72 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    696.69x = 1,044.72 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    696.69x = 238,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,211.83/696.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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