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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.17, 1,017.49 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.17, 1,017.49 and 216.02 is: 324.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.17 : 1,017.49 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.17/1,017.49 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.17x = 1,017.49 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.17x = 219,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,798.19/678.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.10

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