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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.45, 1,023.57 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.45, 1,023.57 and 220.15 is: 330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.45 : 1,023.57 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.45/1,023.57 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.45x = 1,023.57 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.45x = 225,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,338.94/682.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.19

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