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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.46, 1,010.34 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.46, 1,010.34 and 234.73 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.46 : 1,010.34 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.46/1,010.34 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.46x = 1,010.34 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.46x = 237,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,155.93/673.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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