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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.51, 1,025.17 and 221.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.51, 1,025.17 and 221.24 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.51 : 1,025.17 = 221.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.51/1,025.17 = 221.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.51x = 1,025.17 × 221.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.51x = 226,808.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,808.98/683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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