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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.48, 1,022.35 and 219.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.48, 1,022.35 and 219.22 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.48 : 1,022.35 = 219.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.48/1,022.35 = 219.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.48x = 1,022.35 × 219.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.48x = 224,119.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,119.57/681.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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