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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.15, 1,029.31 and 223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.15, 1,029.31 and 223.76 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.15 : 1,029.31 = 223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.15/1,029.31 = 223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.15x = 1,029.31 × 223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.15x = 230,320.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,320.98/686.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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