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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.21, 1,026.44 and 221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.21, 1,026.44 and 221.91 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.21 : 1,026.44 = 221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.21/1,026.44 = 221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.21x = 1,026.44 × 221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.21x = 227,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,773.17/684.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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