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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 1,017.68 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 1,017.68 and 216.16 is: 324.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 1,017.68 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/1,017.68 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 1,017.68 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 219,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,978.08/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.30

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