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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.64, 1,029.85 and 224.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.64, 1,029.85 and 224.42 is: 336.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.64 : 1,029.85 = 224.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.64/1,029.85 = 224.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.64x = 1,029.85 × 224.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.64x = 231,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,114.49/686.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.59

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