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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.65, 1,033.06 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.65, 1,033.06 and 226.27 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.65 : 1,033.06 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.65/1,033.06 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.65x = 1,033.06 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.65x = 233,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,750.49/688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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