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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.12, 1,016.56 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.12, 1,016.56 and 239.13 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.12 : 1,016.56 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.12/1,016.56 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.12x = 1,016.56 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.12x = 243,089.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,089.99/678.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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