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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.33, 1,002.49 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.33, 1,002.49 and 206.28 is: 309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.33 : 1,002.49 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.33/1,002.49 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.33x = 1,002.49 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.33x = 206,793.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,793.64/668.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.42

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