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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.88, 1,027.12 and 222.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.88, 1,027.12 and 222.64 is: 333.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.88 : 1,027.12 = 222.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.88/1,027.12 = 222.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.88x = 1,027.12 × 222.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.88x = 228,678.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,678.00/684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.89

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