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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.86, 1,027.32 and 222.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.86, 1,027.32 and 222.62 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.86 : 1,027.32 = 222.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.86/1,027.32 = 222.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.86x = 1,027.32 × 222.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.86x = 228,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,701.98/684.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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