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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 1,002.35 and 235.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 1,002.35 and 235.29 is: 352.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 1,002.35 = 235.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/1,002.35 = 235.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 1,002.35 × 235.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 235,841.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,841.76/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.93

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