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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.23, 1,007.04 and 238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.23, 1,007.04 and 238.42 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.23 : 1,007.04 = 238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.23/1,007.04 = 238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.23x = 1,007.04 × 238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.23x = 240,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,098.48/671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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