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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 1,026.51 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 1,026.51 and 222.14 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 1,026.51 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/1,026.51 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 1,026.51 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 228,023.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,023.80/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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