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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.30, 1,017.53 and 215.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.30, 1,017.53 and 215.92 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.30 : 1,017.53 = 215.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.30/1,017.53 = 215.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.30x = 1,017.53 × 215.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.30x = 219,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,705.08/678.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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