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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.13, 1,006.70 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.13, 1,006.70 and 238.32 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.13 : 1,006.70 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.13/1,006.70 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.13x = 1,006.70 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.13x = 239,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,915.55/671.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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