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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.02, 1,021.57 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.02, 1,021.57 and 218.78 is: 328.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.02 : 1,021.57 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.02/1,021.57 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.02x = 1,021.57 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.02x = 223,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,499.08/681.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.18

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