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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.50, 1,017.75 and 222.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.50, 1,017.75 and 222.50 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.50 : 1,017.75 = 222.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.50/1,017.75 = 222.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.50x = 1,017.75 × 222.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.50x = 226,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,449.38/678.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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