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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.12, 1,029.24 and 223.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.12, 1,029.24 and 223.72 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.12 : 1,029.24 = 223.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.12/1,029.24 = 223.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.12x = 1,029.24 × 223.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.12x = 230,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,261.57/686.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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