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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.31, 1,024.94 and 221.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.31, 1,024.94 and 221.09 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.31 : 1,024.94 = 221.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.31/1,024.94 = 221.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.31x = 1,024.94 × 221.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.31x = 226,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,597.75/683.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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