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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.71, 1,018.13 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.71, 1,018.13 and 216.56 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.71 : 1,018.13 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.71/1,018.13 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.71x = 1,018.13 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.71x = 220,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,481.14/678.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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