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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.55, 1,031.29 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.55, 1,031.29 and 225.36 is: 338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.55 : 1,031.29 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.55/1,031.29 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.55x = 1,031.29 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.55x = 232,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,411.51/687.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.03

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