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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.69, 1,021.01 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.69, 1,021.01 and 218.50 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.69 : 1,021.01 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.69/1,021.01 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.69x = 1,021.01 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.69x = 223,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,085.58/680.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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