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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.34, 1,027.65 and 223.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.34, 1,027.65 and 223.01 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.34 : 1,027.65 = 223.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.34/1,027.65 = 223.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.34x = 1,027.65 × 223.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.34x = 229,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,176.23/685.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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