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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.40, 1,020.60 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.40, 1,020.60 and 218.28 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.40 : 1,020.60 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.40/1,020.60 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.40x = 1,020.60 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.40x = 222,776.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,776.57/680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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