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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.33, 1,017.17 and 215.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.33, 1,017.17 and 215.99 is: 323.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.33 : 1,017.17 = 215.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.33/1,017.17 = 215.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.33x = 1,017.17 × 215.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.33x = 219,698.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,698.55/678.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.88

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