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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.26, 1,020.38 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.26, 1,020.38 and 218.02 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.26 : 1,020.38 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.26/1,020.38 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.26x = 1,020.38 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.26x = 222,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,463.25/680.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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