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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.82, 1,006.18 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.82, 1,006.18 and 237.92 is: 356.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.82 : 1,006.18 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.82/1,006.18 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.82x = 1,006.18 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.82x = 239,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,384.72/670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.86

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