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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.08, 1,017.16 and 215.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.08, 1,017.16 and 215.86 is: 323.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.08 : 1,017.16 = 215.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.08/1,017.16 = 215.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.08x = 1,017.16 × 215.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.08x = 219,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,561.08/678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.80

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