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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.13, 1,029.21 and 223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.13, 1,029.21 and 223.91 is: 335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.13 : 1,029.21 = 223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.13/1,029.21 = 223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.13x = 1,029.21 × 223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.13x = 230,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,450.41/686.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.87

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