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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.65, 1,027.14 and 222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.65, 1,027.14 and 222.43 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.65 : 1,027.14 = 222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.65/1,027.14 = 222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.65x = 1,027.14 × 222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.65x = 228,465.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,465.69/684.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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