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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.46, 1,026.56 and 222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.46, 1,026.56 and 222.16 is: 333.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.46 : 1,026.56 = 222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.46/1,026.56 = 222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.46x = 1,026.56 × 222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.46x = 228,060.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,060.57/684.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.20

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