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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.25, 1,005.47 and 231.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.25, 1,005.47 and 231.55 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.25 : 1,005.47 = 231.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.25/1,005.47 = 231.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.25x = 1,005.47 × 231.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.25x = 232,816.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,816.58/670.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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