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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.79, 1,027.35 and 222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.79, 1,027.35 and 222.55 is: 333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.79 : 1,027.35 = 222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.79/1,027.35 = 222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.79x = 1,027.35 × 222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.79x = 228,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,634.17/684.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.88

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