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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.76, 1,022.70 and 213.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.76, 1,022.70 and 213.20 is: 319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.76 : 1,022.70 = 213.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.76/1,022.70 = 213.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.76x = 1,022.70 × 213.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.76x = 218,039.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,039.64/681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.82

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