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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.62, 1,021.01 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.62, 1,021.01 and 218.24 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.62 : 1,021.01 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.62/1,021.01 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.62x = 1,021.01 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.62x = 222,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,825.22/680.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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