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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.10, 1,003.59 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.10, 1,003.59 and 236.23 is: 354.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.10 : 1,003.59 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.10/1,003.59 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.10x = 1,003.59 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.10x = 237,078.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,078.07/669.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.32

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