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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.76, 1,025.63 and 221.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.76, 1,025.63 and 221.55 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.76 : 1,025.63 = 221.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.76/1,025.63 = 221.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.76x = 1,025.63 × 221.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.76x = 227,228.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,228.33/683.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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