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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.31, 1,008.39 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.31, 1,008.39 and 233.48 is: 350.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.31 : 1,008.39 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.31/1,008.39 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.31x = 1,008.39 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.31x = 235,432.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,432.69/672.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.19

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