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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.77, 1,025.69 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.77, 1,025.69 and 221.48 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.77 : 1,025.69 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.77/1,025.69 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.77x = 1,025.69 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.77x = 227,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,173.82/683.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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