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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674.15, 1,011.31 and 235.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674.15, 1,011.31 and 235.35 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674.15 : 1,011.31 = 235.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674.15/1,011.31 = 235.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674.15x = 1,011.31 × 235.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674.15x = 238,011.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,011.22/674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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