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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.30, 1,025.10 and 221.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.30, 1,025.10 and 221.10 is: 331.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.30 : 1,025.10 = 221.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.30/1,025.10 = 221.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.30x = 1,025.10 × 221.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.30x = 226,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,649.61/683.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.70

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