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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.21, 1,027.88 and 222.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.21, 1,027.88 and 222.87 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.21 : 1,027.88 = 222.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.21/1,027.88 = 222.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.21x = 1,027.88 × 222.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.21x = 229,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,083.34/685.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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