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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,017.74 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,017.74 and 216.26 is: 324.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,017.74 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,017.74 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,017.74 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 220,096.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,096.45/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.40

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