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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.38, 1,026.09 and 222.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.38, 1,026.09 and 222.02 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.38 : 1,026.09 = 222.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.38/1,026.09 = 222.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.38x = 1,026.09 × 222.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.38x = 227,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,812.50/684.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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