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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.93, 1,003.37 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.93, 1,003.37 and 236.07 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.93 : 1,003.37 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.93/1,003.37 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.93x = 1,003.37 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.93x = 236,864.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,864.38/668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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