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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.49, 1,023.90 and 220.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.49, 1,023.90 and 220.31 is: 330.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.49 : 1,023.90 = 220.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.49/1,023.90 = 220.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.49x = 1,023.90 × 220.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.49x = 225,575.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,575.41/682.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.52

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