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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.30, 1,005.46 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.30, 1,005.46 and 237.47 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.30 : 1,005.46 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.30/1,005.46 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.30x = 1,005.46 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.30x = 238,760.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,760.97/670.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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