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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.95, 1,025.69 and 221.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.95, 1,025.69 and 221.61 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.95 : 1,025.69 = 221.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.95/1,025.69 = 221.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.95x = 1,025.69 × 221.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.95x = 227,303.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,303.16/683.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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