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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682.88, 1,023.84 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682.88, 1,023.84 and 220.52 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682.88 : 1,023.84 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682.88/1,023.84 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682.88x = 1,023.84 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682.88x = 225,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,777.20/682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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