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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.20, 1,002.42 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.20, 1,002.42 and 229.43 is: 344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.20 : 1,002.42 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.20/1,002.42 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.20x = 1,002.42 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.20x = 229,984.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,984.07/668.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.18

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