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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.16, 1,002.48 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.16, 1,002.48 and 235.68 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.16 : 1,002.48 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.16/1,002.48 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.16x = 1,002.48 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.16x = 236,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,264.49/668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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