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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 1,002.66 and 235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 1,002.66 and 235.48 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 1,002.66 = 235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/1,002.66 = 235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 1,002.66 × 235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 236,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,106.38/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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