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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683.99, 1,026.19 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683.99, 1,026.19 and 221.76 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683.99 : 1,026.19 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683.99/1,026.19 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683.99x = 1,026.19 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683.99x = 227,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,567.89/683.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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