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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.46, 1,029.50 and 224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.46, 1,029.50 and 224.27 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.46 : 1,029.50 = 224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.46/1,029.50 = 224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.46x = 1,029.50 × 224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.46x = 230,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,885.03/686.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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