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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.35, 1,020.68 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.35, 1,020.68 and 218.16 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.35 : 1,020.68 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.35/1,020.68 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.35x = 1,020.68 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.35x = 222,671.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,671.55/680.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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