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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005.31 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005.31 and 231.36 is: 347.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005.31 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005.31 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005.31 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 232,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,585.04/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.06

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