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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 1,003.02 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 1,003.02 and 230.04 is: 345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 1,003.02 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/1,003.02 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 1,003.02 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 230,734.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,734.72/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.02

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