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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.99, 1,022.76 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.99, 1,022.76 and 219.66 is: 329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.99 : 1,022.76 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.99/1,022.76 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.99x = 1,022.76 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.99x = 224,659.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,659.46/681.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.42

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