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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.44, 1,026.74 and 222.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.44, 1,026.74 and 222.20 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.44 : 1,026.74 = 222.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.44/1,026.74 = 222.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.44x = 1,026.74 × 222.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.44x = 228,141.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,141.63/684.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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