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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 1,022.29 and 219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 1,022.29 and 219.17 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 1,022.29 = 219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/1,022.29 = 219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 1,022.29 × 219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 224,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,057.31/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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