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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.52, 1,019.24 and 223.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.52, 1,019.24 and 223.52 is: 335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.52 : 1,019.24 = 223.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.52/1,019.24 = 223.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.52x = 1,019.24 × 223.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.52x = 227,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,820.52/679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.27

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