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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.58, 1,017.88 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.58, 1,017.88 and 216.36 is: 324.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.58 : 1,017.88 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.58/1,017.88 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.58x = 1,017.88 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.58x = 220,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,231.60/678.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.55

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