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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,006.08 and 232.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,006.08 and 232.02 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,006.08 = 232.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,006.08 = 232.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,006.08 × 232.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 233,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,430.68/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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