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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.41, 1,032.08 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.41, 1,032.08 and 225.90 is: 338.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.41 : 1,032.08 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.41/1,032.08 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.41x = 1,032.08 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.41x = 233,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,145.74/688.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.67

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