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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.98, 1,008.14 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.98, 1,008.14 and 233.32 is: 350.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.98 : 1,008.14 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.98/1,008.14 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.98x = 1,008.14 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.98x = 235,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,219.22/671.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.04

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