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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.95, 1,027.31 and 223.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.95, 1,027.31 and 223.06 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.95 : 1,027.31 = 223.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.95/1,027.31 = 223.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.95x = 1,027.31 × 223.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.95x = 229,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,151.77/684.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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