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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.60, 1,018.06 and 216.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.60, 1,018.06 and 216.34 is: 324.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.60 : 1,018.06 = 216.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.60/1,018.06 = 216.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.60x = 1,018.06 × 216.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.60x = 220,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,244.01/678.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.56

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