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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.38, 1,017.54 and 216.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.38, 1,017.54 and 216.18 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.38 : 1,017.54 = 216.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.38/1,017.54 = 216.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.38x = 1,017.54 × 216.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.38x = 219,971.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,971.80/678.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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