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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,003.38 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,003.38 and 236.16 is: 354.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,003.38 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,003.38 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,003.38 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 236,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,958.22/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.17

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