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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.14, 1,021.84 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.14, 1,021.84 and 218.96 is: 328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.14 : 1,021.84 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.14/1,021.84 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.14x = 1,021.84 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.14x = 223,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,742.09/681.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.48

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