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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.95, 1,006.22 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.95, 1,006.22 and 238.01 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.95 : 1,006.22 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.95/1,006.22 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.95x = 1,006.22 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.95x = 239,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,485.99/670.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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