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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.24, 1,008.18 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.24, 1,008.18 and 239.16 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.24 : 1,008.18 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.24/1,008.18 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.24x = 1,008.18 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.24x = 241,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,116.33/672.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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