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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684, 1,026 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684, 1,026 and 222.17 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684 : 1,026 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684/1,026 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684x = 1,026 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684x = 227,941.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,941.29/684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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