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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,023.35 and 220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,023.35 and 220.06 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,023.35 = 220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,023.35 = 220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,023.35 × 220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 225,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,192.18/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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