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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.72, 1,013.22 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.72, 1,013.22 and 236.76 is: 355.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.72 : 1,013.22 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.72/1,013.22 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.72x = 1,013.22 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.72x = 239,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,889.97/675.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.01

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