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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 1,026.32 and 222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 1,026.32 and 222.14 is: 333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 1,026.32 = 222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/1,026.32 = 222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 1,026.32 × 222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 227,986.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,986.72/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.09

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