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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 1,002.33 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 1,002.33 and 206.10 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 1,002.33 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/1,002.33 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 1,002.33 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 206,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,580.21/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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