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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.48, 1,005.48 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.48, 1,005.48 and 237.53 is: 356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.48 : 1,005.48 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.48/1,005.48 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.48x = 1,005.48 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.48x = 238,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,834.18/670.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.22

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