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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.75, 1,021.13 and 224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.75, 1,021.13 and 224.75 is: 337.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.75 : 1,021.13 = 224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.75/1,021.13 = 224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.75x = 1,021.13 × 224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.75x = 229,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,498.97/680.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.13

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