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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.26, 1,029.38 and 224.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.26, 1,029.38 and 224.06 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.26 : 1,029.38 = 224.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.26/1,029.38 = 224.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.26x = 1,029.38 × 224.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.26x = 230,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,642.88/686.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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