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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.40, 1,007.16 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.40, 1,007.16 and 238.68 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.40 : 1,007.16 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.40/1,007.16 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.40x = 1,007.16 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.40x = 240,388.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,388.95/671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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