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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.63, 1,027.14 and 222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.63, 1,027.14 and 222.51 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.63 : 1,027.14 = 222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.63/1,027.14 = 222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.63x = 1,027.14 × 222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.63x = 228,548.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,548.92/684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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