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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.17, 1,001.89 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.17, 1,001.89 and 235 is: 352.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.17 : 1,001.89 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.17/1,001.89 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.17x = 1,001.89 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.17x = 235,444.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,444.15/668.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.37

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