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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.18, 1,017.36 and 215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.18, 1,017.36 and 215.82 is: 323.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.18 : 1,017.36 = 215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.18/1,017.36 = 215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.18x = 1,017.36 × 215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.18x = 219,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,566.64/678.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.76

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