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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.16, 1,023.28 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.16, 1,023.28 and 219.94 is: 329.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.16 : 1,023.28 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.16/1,023.28 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.16x = 1,023.28 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.16x = 225,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,060.20/682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.92

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