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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.91, 1,018.40 and 216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.91, 1,018.40 and 216.73 is: 325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.91 : 1,018.40 = 216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.91/1,018.40 = 216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.91x = 1,018.40 × 216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.91x = 220,717.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,717.83/678.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.11

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