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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.01, 1,007.65 and 233.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.01, 1,007.65 and 233.15 is: 349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.01 : 1,007.65 = 233.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.01/1,007.65 = 233.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.01x = 1,007.65 × 233.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.01x = 234,928.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,928.56/672.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.59

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