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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672.83, 1,009.40 and 234.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672.83, 1,009.40 and 234.10 is: 351.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672.83 : 1,009.40 = 234.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672.83/1,009.40 = 234.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672.83x = 1,009.40 × 234.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672.83x = 236,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,303.04/672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.21

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