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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.80, 1,003.28 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.80, 1,003.28 and 235.84 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.80 : 1,003.28 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.80/1,003.28 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.80x = 1,003.28 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.80x = 236,613.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,613.56/668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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