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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.66, 1,027.07 and 222.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.66, 1,027.07 and 222.42 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.66 : 1,027.07 = 222.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.66/1,027.07 = 222.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.66x = 1,027.07 × 222.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.66x = 228,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,440.91/684.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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