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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689.16, 1,033.92 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689.16, 1,033.92 and 202.22 is: 303.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689.16 : 1,033.92 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689.16/1,033.92 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689.16x = 1,033.92 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689.16x = 209,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,074.13/689.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.38

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