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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.99, 1,003.65 and 230.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.99, 1,003.65 and 230.25 is: 345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.99 : 1,003.65 = 230.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.99/1,003.65 = 230.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.99x = 1,003.65 × 230.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.99x = 231,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,085.39/668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.42

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