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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.47, 1,020.31 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.47, 1,020.31 and 218.14 is: 327.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.47 : 1,020.31 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.47/1,020.31 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.47x = 1,020.31 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.47x = 222,570.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,570.42/680.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.08

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