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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683, 1,024.50 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683, 1,024.50 and 227 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683 : 1,024.50 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683/1,024.50 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683x = 1,024.50 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683x = 232,561.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,561.50/683
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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