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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.28, 1,029.48 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.28, 1,029.48 and 223.92 is: 335.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.28 : 1,029.48 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.28/1,029.48 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.28x = 1,029.48 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.28x = 230,521.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,521.16/686.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.90

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