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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.44, 1,020.72 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.44, 1,020.72 and 218.23 is: 327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.44 : 1,020.72 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.44/1,020.72 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.44x = 1,020.72 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.44x = 222,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,751.73/680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.36

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