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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.98, 1,027.60 and 222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.98, 1,027.60 and 222.72 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.98 : 1,027.60 = 222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.98/1,027.60 = 222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.98x = 1,027.60 × 222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.98x = 228,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,867.07/684.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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