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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.85, 1,024.28 and 220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.85, 1,024.28 and 220.67 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.85 : 1,024.28 = 220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.85/1,024.28 = 220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.85x = 1,024.28 × 220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.85x = 226,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,026.31/682.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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