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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.26, 1,021.96 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.26, 1,021.96 and 219.08 is: 328.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.26 : 1,021.96 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.26/1,021.96 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.26x = 1,021.96 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.26x = 223,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,891.00/681.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.64

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