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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.24, 1,006.68 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.24, 1,006.68 and 238.16 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.24 : 1,006.68 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.24/1,006.68 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.24x = 1,006.68 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.24x = 239,750.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,750.91/671.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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