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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,007.30 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,007.30 and 232.61 is: 348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,007.30 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,007.30 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,007.30 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 234,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,303.02/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.94

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