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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.99, 1,021.26 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.99, 1,021.26 and 218.66 is: 327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.99 : 1,021.26 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.99/1,021.26 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.99x = 1,021.26 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.99x = 223,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,310.17/680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.92

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