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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.37, 1,031.23 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.37, 1,031.23 and 225.18 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.37 : 1,031.23 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.37/1,031.23 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.37x = 1,031.23 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.37x = 232,212.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,212.37/687.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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