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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.01, 1,030.44 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.01, 1,030.44 and 224.75 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.01 : 1,030.44 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.01/1,030.44 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.01x = 1,030.44 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.01x = 231,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,591.39/687.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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