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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.62, 1,033.08 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.62, 1,033.08 and 226.42 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.62 : 1,033.08 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.62/1,033.08 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.62x = 1,033.08 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.62x = 233,909.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,909.97/688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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