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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.06, 1,025.82 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.06, 1,025.82 and 221.77 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.06 : 1,025.82 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.06/1,025.82 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.06x = 1,025.82 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.06x = 227,491.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,491.61/684.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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