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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.81, 1,003.22 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.81, 1,003.22 and 236 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.81 : 1,003.22 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.81/1,003.22 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.81x = 1,003.22 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.81x = 236,759.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,759.92/668.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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