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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.72, 1,010.64 and 234.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.72, 1,010.64 and 234.80 is: 352.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.72 : 1,010.64 = 234.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.72/1,010.64 = 234.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.72x = 1,010.64 × 234.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.72x = 237,298.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,298.27/673.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.22

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