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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.54, 1,022.40 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.54, 1,022.40 and 219.18 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.54 : 1,022.40 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.54/1,022.40 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.54x = 1,022.40 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.54x = 224,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,089.63/681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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