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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.68, 1,025.49 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.68, 1,025.49 and 221.48 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.68 : 1,025.49 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.68/1,025.49 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.68x = 1,025.49 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.68x = 227,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,125.53/683.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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