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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.36, 1,023.23 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.36, 1,023.23 and 220.05 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.36 : 1,023.23 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.36/1,023.23 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.36x = 1,023.23 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.36x = 225,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,162.31/682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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