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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.16, 1,032.18 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.16, 1,032.18 and 225.93 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.16 : 1,032.18 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.16/1,032.18 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.16x = 1,032.18 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.16x = 233,200.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,200.43/688.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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