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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.83, 1,003.39 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.83, 1,003.39 and 236.02 is: 354.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.83 : 1,003.39 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.83/1,003.39 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.83x = 1,003.39 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.83x = 236,821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,821.44/668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.08

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