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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.34, 1,023.63 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.34, 1,023.63 and 220.04 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.34 : 1,023.63 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.34/1,023.63 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.34x = 1,023.63 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.34x = 225,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,234.43/682.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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