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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.81, 1,022.31 and 248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.81, 1,022.31 and 248.82 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.81 : 1,022.31 = 248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.81/1,022.31 = 248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.81x = 1,022.31 × 248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.81x = 254,371.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,371.17/681.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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