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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.16, 1,020.11 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.16, 1,020.11 and 217.82 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.16 : 1,020.11 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.16/1,020.11 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.16x = 1,020.11 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.16x = 222,194.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,194.17/680.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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