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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.55, 1,023.73 and 220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.55, 1,023.73 and 220.27 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.55 : 1,023.73 = 220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.55/1,023.73 = 220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.55x = 1,023.73 × 220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.55x = 225,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,497.01/682.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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