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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.16, 1,029.28 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.16, 1,029.28 and 223.94 is: 335.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.16 : 1,029.28 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.16/1,029.28 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.16x = 1,029.28 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.16x = 230,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,496.96/686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.92

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