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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.40, 1,026.77 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.40, 1,026.77 and 222.18 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.40 : 1,026.77 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.40/1,026.77 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.40x = 1,026.77 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.40x = 228,126.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,126.65/684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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