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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 1,018.14 and 222.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 1,018.14 and 222.76 is: 334.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 1,018.14 = 222.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/1,018.14 = 222.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 1,018.14 × 222.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 226,800.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,800.87/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.14

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