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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.21, 1,002.32 and 235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.21, 1,002.32 and 235.27 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.21 : 1,002.32 = 235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.21/1,002.32 = 235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.21x = 1,002.32 × 235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.21x = 235,815.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,815.83/668.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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