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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.03, 1,006.38 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.03, 1,006.38 and 238.19 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.03 : 1,006.38 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.03/1,006.38 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.03x = 1,006.38 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.03x = 239,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,704.62/671.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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