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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.76, 1,018.05 and 210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.76, 1,018.05 and 210.22 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.76 : 1,018.05 = 210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.76/1,018.05 = 210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.76x = 1,018.05 × 210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.76x = 214,014.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,014.47/678.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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