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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.45, 1,023.44 and 220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.45, 1,023.44 and 220.12 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.45 : 1,023.44 = 220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.45/1,023.44 = 220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.45x = 1,023.44 × 220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.45x = 225,279.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,279.61/682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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