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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.42, 1,026.69 and 222.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.42, 1,026.69 and 222.18 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.42 : 1,026.69 = 222.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.42/1,026.69 = 222.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.42x = 1,026.69 × 222.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.42x = 228,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,109.98/684.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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