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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.10, 1,021.72 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.10, 1,021.72 and 218.86 is: 328.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.10 : 1,021.72 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.10/1,021.72 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.10x = 1,021.72 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.10x = 223,613.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,613.09/681.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.31

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