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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.18, 1,017.12 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.18, 1,017.12 and 215.94 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.18 : 1,017.12 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.18/1,017.12 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.18x = 1,017.12 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.18x = 219,636.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,636.89/678.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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