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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.48, 1,017.87 and 216.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.48, 1,017.87 and 216.33 is: 324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.48 : 1,017.87 = 216.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.48/1,017.87 = 216.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.48x = 1,017.87 × 216.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.48x = 220,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,195.82/678.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.54

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