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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.97, 1,022.56 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.97, 1,022.56 and 219.64 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.97 : 1,022.56 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.97/1,022.56 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.97x = 1,022.56 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.97x = 224,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,595.08/681.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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