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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 1,020.80 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 1,020.80 and 218.30 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 1,020.80 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/1,020.80 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 1,020.80 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 222,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,836.08/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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