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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.33, 1,032.51 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.33, 1,032.51 and 226.16 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.33 : 1,032.51 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.33/1,032.51 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.33x = 1,032.51 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.33x = 233,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,512.02/688.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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