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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.38, 1,032.69 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.38, 1,032.69 and 226.18 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.38 : 1,032.69 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.38/1,032.69 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.38x = 1,032.69 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.38x = 233,573.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,573.82/688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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