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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.98, 1,006.65 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.98, 1,006.65 and 238.17 is: 357.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.98 : 1,006.65 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.98/1,006.65 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.98x = 1,006.65 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.98x = 239,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,753.83/670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.32

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