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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,021.60 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,021.60 and 218.82 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,021.60 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,021.60 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,021.60 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 223,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,546.51/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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