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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,003.37 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,003.37 and 218.07 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,003.37 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,003.37 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,003.37 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 218,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,803.81/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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