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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.81, 1,021.33 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.81, 1,021.33 and 218.46 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.81 : 1,021.33 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.81/1,021.33 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.81x = 1,021.33 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.81x = 223,119.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,119.75/680.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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