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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 1,021.44 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 1,021.44 and 218.75 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 1,021.44 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/1,021.44 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 1,021.44 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 223,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,434.89/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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