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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.64, 1,027.15 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.64, 1,027.15 and 222.41 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.64 : 1,027.15 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.64/1,027.15 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.64x = 1,027.15 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.64x = 228,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,448.43/684.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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