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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.16, 1,024.78 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.16, 1,024.78 and 220.94 is: 331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.16 : 1,024.78 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.16/1,024.78 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.16x = 1,024.78 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.16x = 226,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,414.89/683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.42

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