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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.41, 1,029.61 and 224.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.41, 1,029.61 and 224.20 is: 336.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.41 : 1,029.61 = 224.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.41/1,029.61 = 224.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.41x = 1,029.61 × 224.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.41x = 230,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,840.13/686.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.30

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