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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.82, 1,007.86 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.82, 1,007.86 and 238.96 is: 358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.82 : 1,007.86 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.82/1,007.86 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.82x = 1,007.86 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.82x = 240,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,838.23/671.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.49

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