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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.31, 1,032.59 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.31, 1,032.59 and 226.08 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.31 : 1,032.59 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.31/1,032.59 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.31x = 1,032.59 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.31x = 233,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,448.51/688.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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