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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.81, 1,025.49 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.81, 1,025.49 and 221.50 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.81 : 1,025.49 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.81/1,025.49 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.81x = 1,025.49 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.81x = 227,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,143.47/683.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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