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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.23, 1,008.46 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.23, 1,008.46 and 239.28 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.23 : 1,008.46 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.23/1,008.46 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.23x = 1,008.46 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.23x = 241,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,304.31/672.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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