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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,032.54 and 219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,032.54 and 219.67 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,032.54 = 219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,032.54 = 219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,032.54 × 219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 226,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,818.06/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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