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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.19, 1,027.69 and 222.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.19, 1,027.69 and 222.99 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.19 : 1,027.69 = 222.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.19/1,027.69 = 222.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.19x = 1,027.69 × 222.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.19x = 229,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,160.18/685.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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