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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.94, 1,006.44 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.94, 1,006.44 and 238.16 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.94 : 1,006.44 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.94/1,006.44 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.94x = 1,006.44 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.94x = 239,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,693.75/670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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