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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 1,021.73 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 1,021.73 and 218.93 is: 328.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 1,021.73 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/1,021.73 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 1,021.73 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 223,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,686.25/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.40

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