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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.31, 1,007.10 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.31, 1,007.10 and 232.43 is: 348.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.31 : 1,007.10 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.31/1,007.10 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.31x = 1,007.10 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.31x = 234,075.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,075.22/671.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.68

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