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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.23, 1,005.48 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.23, 1,005.48 and 237.38 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.23 : 1,005.48 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.23/1,005.48 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.23x = 1,005.48 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.23x = 238,675.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,675.82/670.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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