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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.37, 1,023.54 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.37, 1,023.54 and 220.12 is: 330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.37 : 1,023.54 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.37/1,023.54 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.37x = 1,023.54 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.37x = 225,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,298.24/682.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.17

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