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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.80, 1,033.18 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.80, 1,033.18 and 226.60 is: 339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.80 : 1,033.18 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.80/1,033.18 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.80x = 1,033.18 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.80x = 234,118.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,118.59/688.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.89

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