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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.05, 1,002.22 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.05, 1,002.22 and 205.79 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.05 : 1,002.22 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.05/1,002.22 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.05x = 1,002.22 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.05x = 206,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,245.82/668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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