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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 1,003.26 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 1,003.26 and 236.00 is: 354.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 1,003.26 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/1,003.26 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 1,003.26 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 236,764.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,764.34/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.00

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