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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.36, 1,008.66 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.36, 1,008.66 and 233.70 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.36 : 1,008.66 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.36/1,008.66 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.36x = 1,008.66 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.36x = 235,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,723.84/672.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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