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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.83, 1,021.25 and 218.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.83, 1,021.25 and 218.57 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.83 : 1,021.25 = 218.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.83/1,021.25 = 218.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.83x = 1,021.25 × 218.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.83x = 223,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,210.05/680.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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