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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680, 1,020 and 224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680, 1,020 and 224 is: 336

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680 : 1,020 = 224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680/1,020 = 224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680x = 1,020 × 224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680x = 228,480
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,480/680
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336

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