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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.98, 1,025.54 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.98, 1,025.54 and 221.56 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.98 : 1,025.54 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.98/1,025.54 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.98x = 1,025.54 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.98x = 227,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,218.64/683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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