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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.37, 1,023.49 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.37, 1,023.49 and 220.02 is: 330.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.37 : 1,023.49 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.37/1,023.49 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.37x = 1,023.49 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.37x = 225,188.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,188.27/682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.01

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