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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.61, 1,031.44 and 225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.61, 1,031.44 and 225.40 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.61 : 1,031.44 = 225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.61/1,031.44 = 225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.61x = 1,031.44 × 225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.61x = 232,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,486.58/687.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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