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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.86, 1,013.76 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.86, 1,013.76 and 237.22 is: 355.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.86 : 1,013.76 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.86/1,013.76 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.86x = 1,013.76 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.86x = 240,479.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,479.08/675.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.81

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