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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.56, 1,013.46 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.56, 1,013.46 and 236.68 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.56 : 1,013.46 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.56/1,013.46 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.56x = 1,013.46 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.56x = 239,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,865.71/675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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