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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.05, 1,007.96 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.05, 1,007.96 and 233.30 is: 349.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.05 : 1,007.96 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.05/1,007.96 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.05x = 1,007.96 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.05x = 235,158.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,158.42/672.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.91

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