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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 1,002.16 and 212

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 1,002.16 and 212 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 1,002.16 = 212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/1,002.16 = 212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 1,002.16 × 212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 212,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,457.92/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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