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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.46, 1,002.36 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.46, 1,002.36 and 235.56 is: 353.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.46 : 1,002.36 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.46/1,002.36 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.46x = 1,002.36 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.46x = 236,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,115.92/668.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.22

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