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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.72, 1,018.20 and 216.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.72, 1,018.20 and 216.37 is: 324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.72 : 1,018.20 = 216.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.72/1,018.20 = 216.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.72x = 1,018.20 × 216.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.72x = 220,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,307.93/678.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.59

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