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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.30, 1,008.23 and 239.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.30, 1,008.23 and 239.36 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.30 : 1,008.23 = 239.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.30/1,008.23 = 239.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.30x = 1,008.23 × 239.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.30x = 241,323.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,323.69/672.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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