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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.68, 1,022.03 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.68, 1,022.03 and 219.20 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.68 : 1,022.03 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.68/1,022.03 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.68x = 1,022.03 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.68x = 224,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,022.77/681.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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