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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.17, 1,008 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.17, 1,008 and 233.30 is: 349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.17 : 1,008 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.17/1,008 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.17x = 1,008 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.17x = 235,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,168.92/672.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.87

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