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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.83, 1,018.36 and 234.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.83, 1,018.36 and 234.07 is: 351.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.83 : 1,018.36 = 234.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.83/1,018.36 = 234.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.83x = 1,018.36 × 234.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.83x = 238,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,371.00/678.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.15

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