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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.10, 1,027.80 and 222.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.10, 1,027.80 and 222.89 is: 334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.10 : 1,027.80 = 222.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.10/1,027.80 = 222.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.10x = 1,027.80 × 222.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.10x = 229,086.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,086.34/685.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.38

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