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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.67, 1,024.14 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.67, 1,024.14 and 220.52 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.67 : 1,024.14 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.67/1,024.14 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.67x = 1,024.14 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.67x = 225,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,843.35/682.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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