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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.22, 1,032.44 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.22, 1,032.44 and 201.21 is: 301.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.22 : 1,032.44 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.22/1,032.44 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.22x = 1,032.44 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.22x = 207,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,736.25/688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.84

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