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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.52, 1,029.66 and 224.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.52, 1,029.66 and 224.23 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.52 : 1,029.66 = 224.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.52/1,029.66 = 224.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.52x = 1,029.66 × 224.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.52x = 230,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,880.66/686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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