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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.59, 1,023.66 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.59, 1,023.66 and 220.26 is: 330.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.59 : 1,023.66 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.59/1,023.66 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.59x = 1,023.66 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.59x = 225,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,465.13/682.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.31

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