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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.58, 1,003.04 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.58, 1,003.04 and 229.86 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.58 : 1,003.04 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.58/1,003.04 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.58x = 1,003.04 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.58x = 230,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,557.63/668.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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