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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.22, 1,020.20 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.22, 1,020.20 and 217.88 is: 326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.22 : 1,020.20 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.22/1,020.20 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.22x = 1,020.20 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.22x = 222,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,281.18/680.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.78

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