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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.97, 1,015.18 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.97, 1,015.18 and 238.12 is: 357.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.97 : 1,015.18 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.97/1,015.18 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.97x = 1,015.18 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.97x = 241,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,738.58/676.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.09

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