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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,003.59 and 230.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,003.59 and 230.33 is: 345.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,003.59 = 230.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,003.59 = 230.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,003.59 × 230.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 231,159.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,159.39/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.50

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