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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.83, 1,027.25 and 222.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.83, 1,027.25 and 222.60 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.83 : 1,027.25 = 222.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.83/1,027.25 = 222.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.83x = 1,027.25 × 222.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.83x = 228,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,664.74/684.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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