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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.45, 1,008.57 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.45, 1,008.57 and 227.73 is: 341.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.45 : 1,008.57 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.45/1,008.57 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.45x = 1,008.57 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.45x = 229,677.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,677.17/672.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.55

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