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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.70, 1,025.30 and 221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.70, 1,025.30 and 221.60 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.70 : 1,025.30 = 221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.70/1,025.30 = 221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.70x = 1,025.30 × 221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.70x = 227,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,206.48/683.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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