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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.66, 1,012.97 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.66, 1,012.97 and 236.66 is: 354.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.66 : 1,012.97 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.66/1,012.97 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.66x = 1,012.97 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.66x = 239,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,732.60/675.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.81

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