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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.88, 1,021.01 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.88, 1,021.01 and 218.56 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.88 : 1,021.01 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.88/1,021.01 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.88x = 1,021.01 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.88x = 223,148.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,148.30/680.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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