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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,005.66 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,005.66 and 231.48 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 1,005.66 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/1,005.66 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 1,005.66 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 232,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,790.18/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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