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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 1,003.08 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 1,003.08 and 235.68 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 1,003.08 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/1,003.08 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 1,003.08 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 236,405.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,405.89/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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