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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.65, 1,022.52 and 219.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.65, 1,022.52 and 219.40 is: 329.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.65 : 1,022.52 = 219.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.65/1,022.52 = 219.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.65x = 1,022.52 × 219.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.65x = 224,337.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,337.51/681.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.11

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