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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.32, 1,027.34 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.32, 1,027.34 and 229 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.32 : 1,027.34 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.32/1,027.34 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.32x = 1,027.34 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.32x = 235,260.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,260.86/685.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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