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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.10, 1,029.17 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.10, 1,029.17 and 223.88 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.10 : 1,029.17 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.10/1,029.17 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.10x = 1,029.17 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.10x = 230,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,410.52/686.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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