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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.03, 1,032.01 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.03, 1,032.01 and 225.75 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.03 : 1,032.01 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.03/1,032.01 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.03x = 1,032.01 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.03x = 232,971.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,971.40/688.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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