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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 1,017.20 and 215.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 1,017.20 and 215.93 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 1,017.20 = 215.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/1,017.20 = 215.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 1,017.20 × 215.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 219,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,638.91/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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