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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.94, 1,021.47 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.94, 1,021.47 and 218.55 is: 327.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.94 : 1,021.47 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.94/1,021.47 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.94x = 1,021.47 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.94x = 223,242.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,242.27/680.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.84

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