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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.21, 1,006.89 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.21, 1,006.89 and 232.55 is: 348.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.21 : 1,006.89 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.21/1,006.89 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.21x = 1,006.89 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.21x = 234,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,147.24/671.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.85

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