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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.46, 1,024.82 and 221.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.46, 1,024.82 and 221.14 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.46 : 1,024.82 = 221.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.46/1,024.82 = 221.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.46x = 1,024.82 × 221.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.46x = 226,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,628.69/683.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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