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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.02, 1,029.03 and 223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.02, 1,029.03 and 223.78 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.02 : 1,029.03 = 223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.02/1,029.03 = 223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.02x = 1,029.03 × 223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.02x = 230,276.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,276.33/686.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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