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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.04, 1,032.26 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.04, 1,032.26 and 225.95 is: 338.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.04 : 1,032.26 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.04/1,032.26 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.04x = 1,032.26 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.04x = 233,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,232.86/688.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.98

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