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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.32, 1,017.49 and 216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.32, 1,017.49 and 216.10 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.32 : 1,017.49 = 216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.32/1,017.49 = 216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.32x = 1,017.49 × 216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.32x = 219,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,879.59/678.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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