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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.69, 1,027.10 and 222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.69, 1,027.10 and 222.48 is: 333.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.69 : 1,027.10 = 222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.69/1,027.10 = 222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.69x = 1,027.10 × 222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.69x = 228,509.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,509.21/684.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.74

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