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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.34, 1,020.23 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.34, 1,020.23 and 241.50 is: 362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.34 : 1,020.23 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.34/1,020.23 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.34x = 1,020.23 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.34x = 246,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,385.55/680.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.15

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