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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.25, 1,032.51 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.25, 1,032.51 and 225.98 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.25 : 1,032.51 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.25/1,032.51 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.25x = 1,032.51 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.25x = 233,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,329.19/688.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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