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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.01, 1,011.92 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.01, 1,011.92 and 236.19 is: 354.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.01 : 1,011.92 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.01/1,011.92 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.01x = 1,011.92 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.01x = 238,999.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,999.14/675.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.07

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