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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,021.80 and 248.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,021.80 and 248.21 is: 372.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,021.80 = 248.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,021.80 = 248.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,021.80 × 248.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 253,620.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,620.98/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.34

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