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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.84, 1,026.57 and 222.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.84, 1,026.57 and 222.27 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.84 : 1,026.57 = 222.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.84/1,026.57 = 222.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.84x = 1,026.57 × 222.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.84x = 228,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,175.71/684.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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