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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684.08, 1,025.76 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684.08, 1,025.76 and 221.72 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684.08 : 1,025.76 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684.08/1,025.76 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684.08x = 1,025.76 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684.08x = 227,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,431.51/684.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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