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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 1,002.03 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 1,002.03 and 235.26 is: 352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 1,002.03 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/1,002.03 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 1,002.03 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 235,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,737.58/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.79

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