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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.16, 1,022.20 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.16, 1,022.20 and 248.36 is: 372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.16 : 1,022.20 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.16/1,022.20 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.16x = 1,022.20 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.16x = 253,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,873.59/681.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.71

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