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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.15, 1,023.39 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.15, 1,023.39 and 219.98 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.15 : 1,023.39 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.15/1,023.39 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.15x = 1,023.39 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.15x = 225,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,125.33/682.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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