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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.31, 1,017.58 and 216.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.31, 1,017.58 and 216.09 is: 324.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.31 : 1,017.58 = 216.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.31/1,017.58 = 216.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.31x = 1,017.58 × 216.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.31x = 219,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,882.69/678.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.16

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