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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.12, 1,008.20 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.12, 1,008.20 and 210.02 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.12 : 1,008.20 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.12/1,008.20 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.12x = 1,008.20 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.12x = 211,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,736.07/672.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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