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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 1,021.44 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 1,021.44 and 218.76 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 1,021.44 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/1,021.44 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 1,021.44 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 223,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,450.21/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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