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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.35, 1,006.36 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.35, 1,006.36 and 238.15 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.35 : 1,006.36 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.35/1,006.36 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.35x = 1,006.36 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.35x = 239,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,664.63/671.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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