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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.35, 1,032.54 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.35, 1,032.54 and 226.13 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.35 : 1,032.54 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.35/1,032.54 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.35x = 1,032.54 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.35x = 233,488.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,488.27/688.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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