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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.17, 1,006.56 and 232.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.17, 1,006.56 and 232.30 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.17 : 1,006.56 = 232.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.17/1,006.56 = 232.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.17x = 1,006.56 × 232.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.17x = 233,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,824.17/671.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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