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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.23, 1,021.84 and 219.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.23, 1,021.84 and 219.05 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.23 : 1,021.84 = 219.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.23/1,021.84 = 219.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.23x = 1,021.84 × 219.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.23x = 223,828.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,828.40/681.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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