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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.39, 1,017.68 and 216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.39, 1,017.68 and 216.03 is: 324.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.39 : 1,017.68 = 216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.39/1,017.68 = 216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.39x = 1,017.68 × 216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.39x = 219,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,849.95/678.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.08

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