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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.22, 1,009.88 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.22, 1,009.88 and 234.45 is: 351.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.22 : 1,009.88 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.22/1,009.88 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.22x = 1,009.88 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.22x = 236,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,766.37/673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.69

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