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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.90, 1,006.41 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.90, 1,006.41 and 238.06 is: 357.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.90 : 1,006.41 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.90/1,006.41 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.90x = 1,006.41 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.90x = 239,585.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,585.96/670.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.11

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