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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.02, 1,026.03 and 221.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.02, 1,026.03 and 221.78 is: 332.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.02 : 1,026.03 = 221.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.02/1,026.03 = 221.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.02x = 1,026.03 × 221.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.02x = 227,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,547.80/684.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.66

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