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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.34, 1,006.32 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.34, 1,006.32 and 238.14 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.34 : 1,006.32 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.34/1,006.32 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.34x = 1,006.32 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.34x = 239,645.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,645.04/671.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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