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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.40, 1,024.88 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.40, 1,024.88 and 221.07 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.40 : 1,024.88 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.40/1,024.88 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.40x = 1,024.88 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.40x = 226,565.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,565.10/683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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