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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.94, 1,003.41 and 236.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.94, 1,003.41 and 236.09 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.94 : 1,003.41 = 236.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.94/1,003.41 = 236.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.94x = 1,003.41 × 236.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.94x = 236,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,890.05/668.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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