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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.26, 1,027.77 and 223.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.26, 1,027.77 and 223.37 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.26 : 1,027.77 = 223.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.26/1,027.77 = 223.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.26x = 1,027.77 × 223.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.26x = 229,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,572.98/685.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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