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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.72, 1,027.08 and 222.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.72, 1,027.08 and 222.82 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.72 : 1,027.08 = 222.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.72/1,027.08 = 222.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.72x = 1,027.08 × 222.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.72x = 228,851.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,851.40/684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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