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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.54, 1,026.81 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.54, 1,026.81 and 222.35 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.54 : 1,026.81 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.54/1,026.81 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.54x = 1,026.81 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.54x = 228,306.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,306.07/684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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