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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.27, 1,024.90 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.27, 1,024.90 and 221.03 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.27 : 1,024.90 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.27/1,024.90 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.27x = 1,024.90 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.27x = 226,533.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,533.65/683.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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