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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.75, 1,022.81 and 219.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.75, 1,022.81 and 219.55 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.75 : 1,022.81 = 219.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.75/1,022.81 = 219.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.75x = 1,022.81 × 219.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.75x = 224,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,557.94/681.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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