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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.50, 1,025.27 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.50, 1,025.27 and 221.28 is: 331.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.50 : 1,025.27 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.50/1,025.27 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.50x = 1,025.27 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.50x = 226,871.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,871.75/683.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.93

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