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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.14, 1,002.38 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.14, 1,002.38 and 235.34 is: 353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.14 : 1,002.38 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.14/1,002.38 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.14x = 1,002.38 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.14x = 235,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,900.11/668.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.07

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