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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 1,003.89 and 236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 1,003.89 and 236.11 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 1,003.89 = 236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/1,003.89 = 236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 1,003.89 × 236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 237,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,028.47/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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