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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.01, 1,006.45 and 232.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.01, 1,006.45 and 232.22 is: 348.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.01 : 1,006.45 = 232.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.01/1,006.45 = 232.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.01x = 1,006.45 × 232.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.01x = 233,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,717.82/671.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.31

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