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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.93, 1,018.48 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.93, 1,018.48 and 240.22 is: 360.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.93 : 1,018.48 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.93/1,018.48 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.93x = 1,018.48 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.93x = 244,659.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,659.27/678.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.36

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