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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.41, 1,026.69 and 222.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.41, 1,026.69 and 222.17 is: 333.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.41 : 1,026.69 = 222.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.41/1,026.69 = 222.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.41x = 1,026.69 × 222.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.41x = 228,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,102.28/684.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.28

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