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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.70, 1,032.78 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.70, 1,032.78 and 226.40 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.70 : 1,032.78 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.70/1,032.78 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.70x = 1,032.78 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.70x = 233,816.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,816.23/688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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