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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.99, 1,003.94 and 236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.99, 1,003.94 and 236.15 is: 354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.99 : 1,003.94 = 236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.99/1,003.94 = 236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.99x = 1,003.94 × 236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.99x = 237,080.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,080.43/668.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.39

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