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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.78, 1,003.14 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.78, 1,003.14 and 230.33 is: 345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.78 : 1,003.14 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.78/1,003.14 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.78x = 1,003.14 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.78x = 231,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,048.22/668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.48

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