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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.67, 1,027.01 and 222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.67, 1,027.01 and 222.84 is: 334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.67 : 1,027.01 = 222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.67/1,027.01 = 222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.67x = 1,027.01 × 222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.67x = 228,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,858.91/684.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.26

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