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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.87, 1,027.48 and 222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.87, 1,027.48 and 222.67 is: 334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.87 : 1,027.48 = 222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.87/1,027.48 = 222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.87x = 1,027.48 × 222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.87x = 228,792.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,792.38/684.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.07

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