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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 687.80, 1,031.82 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 687.80, 1,031.82 and 225.60 is: 338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    687.80 : 1,031.82 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    687.80/1,031.82 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    687.80x = 1,031.82 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    687.80x = 232,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,778.59/687.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.44

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