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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.87, 1,018.30 and 216.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.87, 1,018.30 and 216.65 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.87 : 1,018.30 = 216.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.87/1,018.30 = 216.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.87x = 1,018.30 × 216.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.87x = 220,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,614.70/678.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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