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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 1,021.66 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 1,021.66 and 218.93 is: 328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 1,021.66 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/1,021.66 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 1,021.66 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 223,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,666.37/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.39

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