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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.98, 1,021.04 and 218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.98, 1,021.04 and 218.56 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.98 : 1,021.04 = 218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.98/1,021.04 = 218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.98x = 1,021.04 × 218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.98x = 223,158.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,158.50/680.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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