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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,003.33 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,003.33 and 230.23 is: 345.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,003.33 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,003.33 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,003.33 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 230,995.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,995.70/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.25

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