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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.32, 1,026.32 and 222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.32, 1,026.32 and 222.12 is: 333.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.32 : 1,026.32 = 222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.32/1,026.32 = 222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.32x = 1,026.32 × 222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.32x = 227,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,966.20/684.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.13

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