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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.10, 1,017.28 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.10, 1,017.28 and 216 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.10 : 1,017.28 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.10/1,017.28 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.10x = 1,017.28 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.10x = 219,732.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,732.48/678.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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