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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.82, 1,020.73 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.82, 1,020.73 and 218.33 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.82 : 1,020.73 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.82/1,020.73 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.82x = 1,020.73 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.82x = 222,855.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,855.98/680.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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