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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679, 1,018.66 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679, 1,018.66 and 223 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679 : 1,018.66 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679/1,018.66 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679x = 1,018.66 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679x = 227,161.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,161.18/679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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