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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.06, 1,002.55 and 235.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.06, 1,002.55 and 235.22 is: 352.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.06 : 1,002.55 = 235.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.06/1,002.55 = 235.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.06x = 1,002.55 × 235.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.06x = 235,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,821.73/668.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.99

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