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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.47, 1,029.82 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.47, 1,029.82 and 224.19 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.47 : 1,029.82 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.47/1,029.82 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.47x = 1,029.82 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.47x = 230,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,874.79/686.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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