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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.10, 1,003.02 and 236.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.10, 1,003.02 and 236.02 is: 353.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.10 : 1,003.02 = 236.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.10/1,003.02 = 236.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.10x = 1,003.02 × 236.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.10x = 236,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,732.78/669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.81

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