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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.51, 1,026.65 and 222.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.51, 1,026.65 and 222.22 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.51 : 1,026.65 = 222.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.51/1,026.65 = 222.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.51x = 1,026.65 × 222.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.51x = 228,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,142.34/684.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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