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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.48, 1,006.84 and 238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.48, 1,006.84 and 238.56 is: 357.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.48 : 1,006.84 = 238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.48/1,006.84 = 238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.48x = 1,006.84 × 238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.48x = 240,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,191.75/671.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.70

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