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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.29, 1,023.50 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.29, 1,023.50 and 219.96 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.29 : 1,023.50 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.29/1,023.50 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.29x = 1,023.50 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.29x = 225,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,129.61/682.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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