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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.74, 1,022.46 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.74, 1,022.46 and 219.57 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.74 : 1,022.46 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.74/1,022.46 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.74x = 1,022.46 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.74x = 224,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,501.54/681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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