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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 1,002.18 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 1,002.18 and 205.76 is: 308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 1,002.18 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/1,002.18 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 1,002.18 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 206,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,208.56/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.70

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