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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.56, 1,025.48 and 221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.56, 1,025.48 and 221.38 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.56 : 1,025.48 = 221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.56/1,025.48 = 221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.56x = 1,025.48 × 221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.56x = 227,021.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,021.32/683.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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