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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.48, 1,025.34 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.48, 1,025.34 and 221.36 is: 332.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.48 : 1,025.34 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.48/1,025.34 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.48x = 1,025.34 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.48x = 226,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,969.26/683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.08

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