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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.94, 1,025.97 and 221.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.94, 1,025.97 and 221.87 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.94 : 1,025.97 = 221.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.94/1,025.97 = 221.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.94x = 1,025.97 × 221.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.94x = 227,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,633.70/683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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