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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 685.86, 1,028.88 and 223.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 685.86, 1,028.88 and 223.49 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    685.86 : 1,028.88 = 223.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    685.86/1,028.88 = 223.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    685.86x = 1,028.88 × 223.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    685.86x = 229,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,944.39/685.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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