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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.69, 1,027.11 and 222.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.69, 1,027.11 and 222.45 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.69 : 1,027.11 = 222.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.69/1,027.11 = 222.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.69x = 1,027.11 × 222.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.69x = 228,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,480.62/684.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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