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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.93, 1,021.55 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.93, 1,021.55 and 218.73 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.93 : 1,021.55 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.93/1,021.55 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.93x = 1,021.55 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.93x = 223,442.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,442.54/680.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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