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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.96, 1,023.05 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.96, 1,023.05 and 213.46 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.96 : 1,023.05 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.96/1,023.05 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.96x = 1,023.05 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.96x = 218,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,380.25/681.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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