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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.75, 1,026.51 and 222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.75, 1,026.51 and 222.24 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.75 : 1,026.51 = 222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.75/1,026.51 = 222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.75x = 1,026.51 × 222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.75x = 228,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,131.58/684.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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