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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.22, 1,027.90 and 222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.22, 1,027.90 and 222.98 is: 334.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.22 : 1,027.90 = 222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.22/1,027.90 = 222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.22x = 1,027.90 × 222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.22x = 229,201.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,201.14/685.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.49

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