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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.67, 1,031.64 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.67, 1,031.64 and 225.52 is: 338.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.67 : 1,031.64 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.67/1,031.64 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.67x = 1,031.64 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.67x = 232,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,655.45/687.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.32

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