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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.20, 1,032.39 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.20, 1,032.39 and 226.03 is: 339.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.20 : 1,032.39 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.20/1,032.39 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.20x = 1,032.39 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.20x = 233,349.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,349.98/688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.07

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