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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.71, 1,003.20 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.71, 1,003.20 and 235.90 is: 353.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.71 : 1,003.20 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.71/1,003.20 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.71x = 1,003.20 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.71x = 236,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,652.37/668.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.90

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