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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.88, 1,003.48 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.88, 1,003.48 and 236.04 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.88 : 1,003.48 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.88/1,003.48 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.88x = 1,003.48 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.88x = 236,859.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,859.56/668.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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