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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.89, 1,033.35 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.89, 1,033.35 and 226.68 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.89 : 1,033.35 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.89/1,033.35 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.89x = 1,033.35 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.89x = 234,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,239.78/688.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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