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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686.72, 1,030.16 and 224.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686.72, 1,030.16 and 224.55 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686.72 : 1,030.16 = 224.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686.72/1,030.16 = 224.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686.72x = 1,030.16 × 224.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686.72x = 231,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,318.51/686.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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