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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.54, 1,026.27 and 222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.54, 1,026.27 and 222.03 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.54 : 1,026.27 = 222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.54/1,026.27 = 222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.54x = 1,026.27 × 222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.54x = 227,862.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,862.73/684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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