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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.20, 1,017.27 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.20, 1,017.27 and 215.98 is: 323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.20 : 1,017.27 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.20/1,017.27 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.20x = 1,017.27 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.20x = 219,707.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,707.43/678.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.96

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