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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 1,026.73 and 222.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 1,026.73 and 222.04 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 1,026.73 = 222.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/1,026.73 = 222.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 1,026.73 × 222.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 227,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,974.02/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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