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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.49, 1,022.40 and 219.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.49, 1,022.40 and 219.31 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.49 : 1,022.40 = 219.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.49/1,022.40 = 219.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.49x = 1,022.40 × 219.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.49x = 224,224.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,224.78/681.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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