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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 1,003.30 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 1,003.30 and 206.64 is: 309.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 1,003.30 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/1,003.30 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 1,003.30 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 207,320.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,320.28/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.96

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