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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 1,002.16 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 1,002.16 and 223.16 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 1,002.16 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/1,002.16 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 1,002.16 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 223,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,636.46/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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