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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.20, 1,024.55 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.20, 1,024.55 and 221.10 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.20 : 1,024.55 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.20/1,024.55 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.20x = 1,024.55 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.20x = 226,528.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,528.01/683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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