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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.14, 1,004.81 and 237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.14, 1,004.81 and 237.20 is: 355.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.14 : 1,004.81 = 237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.14/1,004.81 = 237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.14x = 1,004.81 × 237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.14x = 238,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,334.72/670.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.65

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