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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.89, 1,002.63 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.89, 1,002.63 and 230.01 is: 344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.89 : 1,002.63 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.89/1,002.63 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.89x = 1,002.63 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.89x = 230,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,609.91/668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.77

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