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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.26, 1,023.38 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.26, 1,023.38 and 220.05 is: 330.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.26 : 1,023.38 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.26/1,023.38 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.26x = 1,023.38 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.26x = 225,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,194.77/682.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.07

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