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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.45, 1,021.94 and 219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.45, 1,021.94 and 219.12 is: 328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.45 : 1,021.94 = 219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.45/1,021.94 = 219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.45x = 1,021.94 × 219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.45x = 223,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,922.38/681.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.60

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