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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.01, 1,025.91 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.01, 1,025.91 and 221.73 is: 332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.01 : 1,025.91 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.01/1,025.91 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.01x = 1,025.91 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.01x = 227,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,471.18/684.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.55

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