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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.31, 1,020.60 and 235.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.31, 1,020.60 and 235.61 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.31 : 1,020.60 = 235.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.31/1,020.60 = 235.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.31x = 1,020.60 × 235.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.31x = 240,460.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,460.43/680.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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