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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.38, 1,024.88 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.38, 1,024.88 and 221.06 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.38 : 1,024.88 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.38/1,024.88 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.38x = 1,024.88 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.38x = 226,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,555.40/683.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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