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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.45, 1,028.31 and 223.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.45, 1,028.31 and 223.20 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.45 : 1,028.31 = 223.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.45/1,028.31 = 223.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.45x = 1,028.31 × 223.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.45x = 229,513.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,513.09/685.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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