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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.90, 1,027.44 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.90, 1,027.44 and 222.75 is: 334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.90 : 1,027.44 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.90/1,027.44 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.90x = 1,027.44 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.90x = 228,862.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,862.26/684.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.15

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