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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.67, 1,006.04 and 231.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.67, 1,006.04 and 231.97 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.67 : 1,006.04 = 231.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.67/1,006.04 = 231.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.67x = 1,006.04 × 231.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.67x = 233,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,371.10/670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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