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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.45, 1,029.67 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.45, 1,029.67 and 224.24 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.45 : 1,029.67 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.45/1,029.67 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.45x = 1,029.67 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.45x = 230,887.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,887.49/686.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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