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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.12, 1,005.18 and 237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.12, 1,005.18 and 237.34 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.12 : 1,005.18 = 237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.12/1,005.18 = 237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.12x = 1,005.18 × 237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.12x = 238,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,569.42/670.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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