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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.03, 1,021.62 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.03, 1,021.62 and 218.70 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.03 : 1,021.62 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.03/1,021.62 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.03x = 1,021.62 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.03x = 223,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,428.29/681.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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