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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.39, 1,025.10 and 221.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.39, 1,025.10 and 221.19 is: 331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.39 : 1,025.10 = 221.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.39/1,025.10 = 221.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.39x = 1,025.10 × 221.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.39x = 226,741.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,741.87/683.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.79

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