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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.08, 1,021.61 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.08, 1,021.61 and 218.85 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.08 : 1,021.61 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.08/1,021.61 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.08x = 1,021.61 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.08x = 223,578.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,578.25/681.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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