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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.10, 1,018.52 and 216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.10, 1,018.52 and 216.80 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.10 : 1,018.52 = 216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.10/1,018.52 = 216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.10x = 1,018.52 × 216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.10x = 220,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,815.14/679.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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