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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.19, 1,020.28 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.19, 1,020.28 and 241.48 is: 362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.19 : 1,020.28 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.19/1,020.28 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.19x = 1,020.28 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.19x = 246,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,377.21/680.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.22

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