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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.88, 1,022.62 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.88, 1,022.62 and 219.64 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.88 : 1,022.62 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.88/1,022.62 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.88x = 1,022.62 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.88x = 224,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,608.26/681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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