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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.58, 1,026.78 and 222.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.58, 1,026.78 and 222.34 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.58 : 1,026.78 = 222.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.58/1,026.78 = 222.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.58x = 1,026.78 × 222.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.58x = 228,294.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,294.27/684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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