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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.09, 1,017.08 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.09, 1,017.08 and 239.21 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.09 : 1,017.08 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.09/1,017.08 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.09x = 1,017.08 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.09x = 243,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,295.71/678.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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