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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.26, 1,027.26 and 222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.26, 1,027.26 and 222.75 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.26 : 1,027.26 = 222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.26/1,027.26 = 222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.26x = 1,027.26 × 222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.26x = 228,822.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,822.17/685.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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