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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.19, 1,030.15 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.19, 1,030.15 and 224.65 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.19 : 1,030.15 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.19/1,030.15 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.19x = 1,030.15 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.19x = 231,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,423.20/687.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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