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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.58, 1,032.78 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.58, 1,032.78 and 226.28 is: 339.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.58 : 1,032.78 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.58/1,032.78 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.58x = 1,032.78 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.58x = 233,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,697.46/688.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.39

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